People familiar with the word ‘vulcanization’ will instantly attribute it to Charles Goodyear (in whose honor the Goodyear Tire Company named itself).
It is common knowledge that vulcanization involves heating rubber to a high temperature with certain desirable additives, most notably sulphur, to improve its mechanical and chemical properties and make it more usable.
It is not very common knowledge that the word ‘vulcanization’ originates from ‘Vulcan’ the greek god of fire.
The same fire god is also responsible for the origin of the word ‘volcano’ .
Interestingly, he is fabled to be proficient in the art of metalworking.
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Interesting.I did not know that.Where did u get that from?
tarun: let’s just say its from a reliable source, for now
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Good bite of knowledge
Invincible: Thanks. That’s too many gods for a day !
“God of beneficial and hindering fire” I think he is also called Mulciber in Roman mythology. Its very interesting stuff indeed, especially because he is proficient in metalworking??
-Randy
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