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gutta-percha tree

/ˈɡʌtə ˈpɜːrtʃə triː/

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/ˈɡʌtə ˈpɜːrtʃə triː/C1formaltechnical
  • ruТропическое дерево, произрастающее в Юго-Восточной Азии, особенно в Малайзии и Индонезии, из сока которого получают натуральный латекс, исторически использовавшийся для электрической изоляции, мячей для гольфа и зубных пломб.

A tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, particularly Malaysia and Indonesia, whose sap produces a natural latex used historically for electrical insulation, golf balls, and dental fillings.

  1. Tropical tree producing latexC1formal

    A tropical tree of the genus Palaquium, native to Southeast Asia, whose sap yields a natural latex used historically for electrical insulation and golf balls.

    ruТропическое дерево, дающее латекс

    • The gutta-percha tree is found in the rainforests of Malaysia and Indonesia.
    • Harvesters collect latex from the gutta-percha tree by tapping the bark.
    • Gutta-percha from this tree was once essential for underwater telegraph cables.