Rubberize (verb)

1. To treat or coat with rubber or a rubber-like material.
2. To make or become rubber-like.

Origin:

From the word rubber, meaning a material made from the sap of certain trees and used in many products, and the suffix -ize, meaning to make or become.

Examples:

1. The boots were rubberized to make them waterproof.
2. The handle was rubberized for a better grip.
3. The fabric was rubberized for added durability.
4. The coating rubberized the surface for better insulation.
5. The process rubberized the material for better elasticity.