- vulcanized fiber
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a leatherlike substance made by compression of layers of paper or cloth that have been treated with acids or zinc chloride, used chiefly for electric insulation.[1870-75]
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Vulcanized fiber — 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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
vulcanized fiber — noun a leatherlike material made by compressing layers of paper or cloth • Syn: ↑fiber, ↑fibre • Hypernyms: ↑fabric, ↑cloth, ↑material, ↑textile * * * noun Etymology … Useful english dictionary
vulcanized fiber — noun Etymology: from Vulcanized Fibre, a trademark Date: circa 1884 a tough substance made by treatment of cellulose and used for luggage and electrical insulation and in packaging … New Collegiate Dictionary
National Vulcanized Fiber — NVF Company, formerly known as National Vulcanized Fiber,[1] is a private company based in Yorklyn, Delaware. One of its original products, a sheet like material called Forbon, is commonly used on guitar pickups.[2] NVF also makes a product… … Wikipedia
Fiber — Fi ber, Fibre Fi bre,, n. [F. fibre, L. fibra.] 1. One of the delicate, threadlike portions of which the tissues of plants and animals are in part constituted; as, the fiber of flax or of muscle. [1913 Webster] 2. Any fine, slender thread, or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Fiber gun — Fiber Fi ber, Fibre Fi bre,, n. [F. fibre, L. fibra.] 1. One of the delicate, threadlike portions of which the tissues of plants and animals are in part constituted; as, the fiber of flax or of muscle. [1913 Webster] 2. Any fine, slender thread,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Fiber plants — Fiber Fi ber, Fibre Fi bre,, n. [F. fibre, L. fibra.] 1. One of the delicate, threadlike portions of which the tissues of plants and animals are in part constituted; as, the fiber of flax or of muscle. [1913 Webster] 2. Any fine, slender thread,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Vulcanized fibre — The British patent for vulcanized fibre was obtained in 1859 by Thomas Taylor, an Englishman. [http://www.deldot.gov/archaeology/henderson road/pdf/chap 4 the bounty.pdf ; p 4 8.] This patent came after the introduction of celluloid… … Wikipedia
Vulcanized — 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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Vulcanized rubber — 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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
