Vocab Bloom Hub

rubber tree

/ˈrʌbər triː/

Übersetzung: Tropischer Baum (Hevea brasiliensis), der wegen seines Latex angebaut wird, aus dem Naturkautschuk gewonnen wird. Der Begriff kann auch für andere Bäume stehen, die einen milchigen Saft liefern, der zur Kautschukherstellung dient.

1 Eintrag

phrase

/ˈrʌbər triː/B1formalscientific
  • deTropischer Baum (Hevea brasiliensis), der wegen seines Latex angebaut wird, aus dem Naturkautschuk gewonnen wird. Der Begriff kann auch für andere Bäume stehen, die einen milchigen Saft liefern, der zur Kautschukherstellung dient.

A tropical tree (Hevea brasiliensis) cultivated for its latex, which is used to produce natural rubber. The term can also refer to any tree that produces a milky sap used for rubber.

  1. Tropical tree producing latexB1formal

    A tropical tree (Hevea brasiliensis) native to the Amazon rainforest, cultivated for its latex sap which is used to produce natural rubber.

    deKautschukbaum

    • Rubber trees are primarily grown in Southeast Asia for commercial latex production.
    • The farmer tapped the rubber tree to collect the white sap.
    • Rubber trees require a hot, humid climate to thrive.
  2. Houseplant (Ficus elastica)A2informal

    A popular ornamental houseplant, also known as the rubber plant, with large, glossy, dark green leaves.

    deGummibaum

    • I bought a rubber tree for my living room because it's easy to care for.
    • The rubber tree in the corner has grown over six feet tall.
    • She waters her rubber tree once a week.