caoutchouc

• Matière élastique obtenue à partir du latex de certains végétaux, notamment les arbres des genres Hevea et Ficus, qui peut être vulcanisée et transformée en divers produits.

An elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees, especially those of the genera Hevea and Ficus, which can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products.

indénombrable

1. Natural rubberC2formal

   An elastic substance obtained from the latex sap of certain tropical trees, such as those of the genera Hevea and Ficus, which can be processed and vulcanized to create various products.

   Caoutchouc naturel

   • The indigenous people collected caoutchouc from rubber trees to make waterproof items.
   • Early explorers brought samples of caoutchouc back to Europe, sparking interest in its properties.
   • The vulcanization process transforms raw caoutchouc into a durable, elastic material used in tires.

   Synonymesgum elasticindia rubbernatural rubberrubber