What material did Goodyear's rubber replace?
Natural rubber
Plastic
Metal
Wood
Answer
Natural rubber, a material derived from rubber trees, was the primary material used in rubber products before Goodyear's invention. Goodyear's vulcanization process, which involved heating rubber with sulfur, transformed natural rubber into a more durable and versatile material. This vulcanized rubber replaced natural rubber in various applications, including tires, hoses, and belts, due to its improved strength, elasticity, and resistance to wear and tear.
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