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kok-sagyz

/ˈkɒk.sə.ɡɪz/

Tradução: Dente-de-leão perene nativo do Cazaquistão, cultivado por suas raízes carnosas com alto teor de borracha.

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noun

/ˈkɒk.sə.ɡɪz/formal
  • ptDente-de-leão perene nativo do Cazaquistão, cultivado por suas raízes carnosas com alto teor de borracha.

A perennial dandelion native to Kazakhstan, cultivated for its fleshy roots that have a high rubber content.

  1. Rubber-producing plantC2formalscientific

    A perennial dandelion species native to Kazakhstan, cultivated for its fleshy roots which contain a high amount of natural rubber.

    ptPlanta produtora de borracha

    • Kok-sagyz was extensively studied during World War II as an alternative source of rubber.
    • The roots of kok-sagyz can be processed to extract latex.
    • Farmers in Central Asia have historically cultivated kok-sagyz for its rubber content.