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rubber
Definition
- Rubber is a naturally occurring hydrocarbon polymer with elastic properties. In its natural state, rubber, also known as latex, is tapped from several different types of trees the most important being Hevea brasiliensis, the major commercial source of natural rubber. [Source: Encyclopedia of Environment and Society; Rubber]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/rubber
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