Rubberized: meaning, definitions and examples

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rubberized

 

[ ˈrʌbərɪzaɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

material description

Rubberized refers to a material that has been treated with rubber or has a rubber-like quality. This process often involves coating a surface with rubber to enhance its flexibility, durability, and water-resistance. Rubberized materials are commonly used in various applications, including clothing, equipment, and surfaces that require a non-slip attribute. The rubberized finish can also provide additional grip and protection from environmental factors.

Synonyms

coated, rubber-coated, rubber-like

Examples of usage

  • Rubberized grips provide better control.
  • The rubberized surface made it slip-resistant.
  • She wore rubberized boots during the rain.
  • He purchased a rubberized phone case for protection.

Translations

Translations of the word "rubberized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 borrachado

🇮🇳 रबरयुक्त

🇩🇪 gummiartig

🇮🇩 berlapis karet

🇺🇦 гумований

🇵🇱 gumowany

🇯🇵 ゴム加工された

🇫🇷 caoutchouté

🇪🇸 gomado

🇹🇷 kauçuklu

🇰🇷 고무 처리된

🇸🇦 مطاطي

🇨🇿 gumový

🇸🇰 gumený

🇨🇳 橡胶化的

🇸🇮 gumiran

🇮🇸 gúmmí

🇰🇿 резеңке

🇬🇪 გუმისებრი

🇦🇿 qaraşdırılmış

🇲🇽 gomado

Etymology

The term 'rubberized' derives from the material known as rubber, which is obtained from the latex of rubber trees, primarily found in the Amazon rainforest. The word 'rubber' itself encompasses a range of elastic materials used in various applications since the 19th century. The term 'rubberized' began to appear in the mid-20th century as industries started to innovate in creating products that required enhanced durability and flexibility. With advances in technology, rubberized materials became essential in manufacturing processes across different sectors, such as construction, textiles, and consumer goods. Today's rubberized products often combine natural and synthetic rubber, showcasing the evolution and adaptation of the material to meet modern needs.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,400 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.