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gutta-percha tree

/ˈɡʌtə ˈpɜːrtʃə triː/

翻译: 一种生长在东南亚（尤其是马来西亚和印度尼西亚）的热带树，其乳汁可制成天然乳胶（古塔胶），历史上用于电线绝缘、高尔夫球和牙科填充材料。也指该树产出的古塔胶本身。

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/ˈɡʌtə ˈpɜːrtʃə triː/C1formaltechnical
  • zh一种生长在东南亚（尤其是马来西亚和印度尼西亚）的热带树，其乳汁可制成天然乳胶（古塔胶），历史上用于电线绝缘、高尔夫球和牙科填充材料。也指该树产出的古塔胶本身。

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.

    zh产胶树

    • 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.