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balata (băl`ətə), nonelastic natural rubber rubber, any solid substance that upon vulcanization becomes elastic; the term includes natural rubber ( caoutchouc ) and synthetic rubber. The term elastomer ..... Click the link for more information. obtained as a latex latex, emulsion of a polymer (e.g., rubber ) in water (see colloid ). Natural latexes are produced by a number of plants, are usually white in color, and often contain, in addition to rubber, various gums, oils, and waxes. ..... Click the link for more information. from the South American tree Manikara bidentata and from related trees. Its properties are similar to those of gutta-percha gutta-percha (gŭt`ə-pûr`chə), natural latex obtained from Palaquium gutta ..... Click the link for more information. , and its processing and uses are essentially the same. It is sometimes called gutta balata. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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