cold rubber
noun
a synthetic rubber made at a relatively low temperature (about 40°F or 4°C) and having greater strength and durability than that made at the usual temperature (about 120°F or 49°C): used chiefly for retreading tires.
Origin of cold rubber
First recorded in 1945–50
Words nearby cold rubber
cold moulding,
cold one,
cold pack,
cold patch,
cold pole,
cold rubber,
cold shoulder,
cold shower,
cold snap,
cold sore,
cold spot
British Dictionary definitions for cold rubber
cold rubber
noun
synthetic rubber made at low temperatures (about 5°C). It is stronger than that made at higher temperatures and is used for car tyres