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Meaning of rubber
The primary meaning of the word "rubber" refers to a material that is capable of stretching and then returning to its original shape.
Etymology of rubber
The word "rubber" originated in the 17th century, derived from the Spanish word "cahuchu" or the Portuguese word "caoutchouc", referring to the sap of the rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis).
The term "rubber" was initially used to describe the substance's ability to rub out pencil marks, and later it came to refer to the material itself.
Synonyms
elastic
flexible
pliable
soft
resilient
springy
supple
buoyant
bouncy
stretchy
yielding
adaptable
plastic
moldable
malleable
ductile
tensile
fibrous
latex
synthetic
polymeric
elastomeric
viscoelastic
flexible material
flexible substance
flexible object
flexible item
pliable material
pliable substance
pliable object
pliable item
Definitions
- A material, typically in the form of a thin flexible sheet or tube, used for various purposes such as making tires, hoses, and seals.
- * A substance, such as natural or synthetic rubber, that is capable of stretching and then returning to its original shape.
Usage Examples
- The tire was made of durable rubber that could withstand high temperatures.
- * The rubber band snapped back into shape after being stretched.
- * The company produces a wide range of rubber products, including gloves, hoses, and seals.
Antonyms
rigid
inflexible
stiff
hard
brittle
fragile
breakable
shatterable
unyielding
unadaptable
inelastic
non-resilient
non-buoyant
non-ductile
non-malleable
non-pliable
firm
solid
unelastic
inelastic material
inelastic substance
inelastic object
inelastic item