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hard rubber

/hɑːrd ˈrʌbər/

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/hɑːrd ˈrʌbər/B1formaltechnical
  • ruТип прочной, жесткой резины, которая была вулканизирована или обработана для придания твердости и износостойкости, часто используется в промышленных целях, подошвах обуви или электроизоляции.

A type of durable, rigid rubber that has been vulcanized or treated to be hard and resistant to wear, often used in industrial applications, shoe soles, or electrical insulation.

  1. Vulcanized rubberB2formal

    A type of rubber that has been treated with sulfur and heat to make it hard, durable, and resistant to wear.

    ruЭбонит

    • Hard rubber is often used to make bowling balls.
    • The antique telephone was made of hard rubber.
    • Hard rubber combs are more durable than plastic ones.