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ebonite|ˈɛbənaɪt|
[f. ebon-y + -ite.]
A hard compound of india-rubber and sulphur, united by the action of heat. Another name for it is vulcanite. Also attrib.
1861Chem. News Oct. 221 The material known as hard india rubber, vulcanite,..or in its most perfect condition as ebonite. 1879in Cassel's Techn. Educ. IV. 288/1 Hard or horny caoutchouc, such as will come under the designation of ebonite. |