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vulcanite

Syllabification: (vul·can·ite)
Pronunciation: /ˈvəlkəˌnīt/
Definition of vulcanite

noun

  • hard black vulcanized rubber.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Vulcan + -ite1

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