Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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cured | No | Yes | No | No |
vulcanized | No | Yes | No | No |
cured (adjective) | vulcanized (adjective) |
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(used of rubber) treated by a chemical or physical process to improve its properties (hardness and strength and odor and elasticity) | (used of rubber) treated by a chemical or physical process to improve its properties (hardness and strength and odor and elasticity) |
(used of concrete or mortar) kept moist to assist the hardening | |
freed from illness or injury | |
(used of tobacco) aging as a preservative process | |
(used especially of meat) cured in brine | |
(used of hay e.g.) allowed to dry |