Vulcanized

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

vulcanized
    adj 1: (used of rubber) treated by a chemical or physical
           process to improve its properties (hardness and strength
           and odor and elasticity) [syn: {cured}, {vulcanized},
           {vulcanised}]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Vulcanize \Vul"can*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Vulcanized}; p.
   pr. & vb. n. {Vulcanizing}.]
   To change the properties of, as caoutchouc, or India rubber,
   by the process of vulcanization.
   [1913 Webster]

   {Vulcanized fiber}, paper, paper pulp, or other fiber,
      chemically treated, as with metallic chlorides, so as to
      form a substance resembling ebonite in texture, hardness,
      etc. --Knight.

   {Vulcanized rubber}, India rubber, vulcanized.
      [1913 Webster]