caoutchouc

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Noun caoutchouc has 1 sense

rubber, India rubber, gum elastic, caoutchouc - latex from trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus)
--₁ is a kind of latex
--₁ has particulars:
foam rubber; crepe rubber; synthetic rubber; cold rubber; hard rubber, vulcanite, ebonite; para rubber

Definitions from the Web

Definition:

Caoutchouc refers to a type of rubber that is highly elastic and waterproof. It is derived from the milky sap of various tropical plants, especially the Hevea brasiliensis.

Parts of speech:

Noun: caoutchouc

Senses:

Sense 1:

A type of rubber with high elasticity and water resistance.

Example sentences:

The manufacturer used caoutchouc to produce durable and stretchable gloves.
My grandmother's old raincoat was made of caoutchouc, which kept her dry even in heavy rain.