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E-7/(E-8 Blank)
APPENDIX E: GLOSSARY (Con't)
Tread Gum
A rubber compound used primarily to build up the tread when making a
repair.
Tread Radius
A measure of tread surface curvature from shoulder to shoulder.
Tread Rib
A tread section running circumferentially around a tire.
Tread Separation
Pulling away of the tread from the tire casing.
Undercure
A condition that describes less than acceptable vulcanization or curing .
Viscosity Test
Testing the flow rate of chemicals.
Vulcanization
A chemical change in the physical properties of rubber from a plastic or
elastic state; occurs under proper conditions of temperature and pressure,
and appropriate curing time, and develops usable tire characteristics.
Vulcanizing Cement
A rubber cement containing additives to provide building tackiness.
Weathering
Checking See Ozone.