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GLOSSARY OF RUBBER AND SEALING TERMS a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z A abrasion: the surface loss of a material due to frictional forces. abrasion resistance index: a measure of the abrasion resistance of a rubber relative to that of a standard rubber under the same specified conditions, expressed as a percentage. accelerated life test: a test method designed to approximate, in a short time, the deteriorating effect of normal long-term service conditions. accelerator: a compounding material used in small amounts, with a vulcanizing agent, to increase the speed of vulcanization. acid resistance: the ability to resist the action of identified acids within specified limits of concentration and temperature. activator: a compounding material used in small proportions to increase the effectiveness of an accelerator. aftercure: a continuation of the process of vulcanization after the energy source has been removed. age resistance: the ability of a material to resist deterioration caused by ageing.ageing: the irreversible change of material properties during exposure to a deteriorating environment, for a specified time interval. ageing, accelerated: exposure of rubber to a test environment with the intent of producing, in a shorter time period, effects similar to normal ageing. ageing, air bomb: the process of exposing materials to the action of air at an elevated temperature and pressure. ageing, air oven: the process of exposing materials to the action of air at an elevated temperature at atmospheric pressure. ageing, oxygen bomb: the process of exposing materials to the action of oxygen at an elevated temperature and pressure. ageing, shelf: ageing during storage. agglomerate, compounding material: a cluster of particles of one or more compounding materials loosely held together. Most commonly used to describe carbon black. air checks: the surface markings or depressions due to trapping air between the material being cured and the mold surfaces. ani