Difference between rubber and rubberize
Definitions
noun
- any of various synthetic elastic materials whose properties resemble natural rubber
- contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
- an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
- a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
- an eraser made of rubber (or of a synthetic material with properties similar to rubber); commonly mounted at one end of a pencil
verb
- coat or impregnate with rubber
adjective
- returned for lack of funds
Examples
Again wear rubber gloves and repeat the treatment until the wood can absorb no more.
Some teachers also punish students by flogging them with whips made of rubber (from strips of old car tires), with heavier canes, or simply by slapping, kicking, or pinching them.
Shock isolating means protecting a component from these sudden jolts by mounting it with a shock-absorbing material like neoprene or natural rubber.
Definitions
verb
- coat or impregnate with rubber
Examples
Along with added screen real estate and processing power, the NL2 features up to 2GB of RAM, a shock mounted 160GB hard drive, a protective rubberized surface, rounded reinforced corners, a retractable carrying handle, and a water resistant, antimicrobial keyboard for sticky-handed youngsters.
Knobs include a choice of either thermoplastic elastomer material that provides a rubberized, soft-touch feel, or a polypropylene material for a hard-finish feel.
and Mr. Neckerson, do the responsible things and rubberize your ass.
