What is "vulcanizer"

Vulcanizer \Vul"can*i`zer\, n. One who, or that which, vulcanizes; esp., an apparatus for vulcanizing caoutchouc.

alt. 1 Equipment used for the vulcanization of rubber. 2 A substance (such as sulfur) added to rubber during this process. n. 1 Equipment used for the vulcanization of rubber. 2 A substance (such as sulfur) added to rubber during this process.

n. someone who vulcanizes rubber to improve its strength and resiliency [syn: vulcaniser]