India Rubber (Noun)
Meaning
An elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The soles of her shoes were made of a flexible india-rubber material that provided excellent grip on the wet pavement.
- He worked in a factory that produced a wide range of products, including india-rubber tubing and belts.
- The old tennis ball had lost its bounce, its india-rubber core having deteriorated over time.
- The medical gloves were made from a thin, stretchy india-rubber material that allowed for dexterity and sensitivity.
- In the 19th century, india-rubber was a highly prized material, used in everything from waterproof clothing to industrial machinery.