balata

/bəˈlɑːtə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of latex sap tapped from the balata tree (Manilkara zapota), used for making rubber and various products.

“The artisan used balata to create a beautiful hand-carved wooden ornament.”

Synonyms

  • latex
  • sap

Antonyms

  • no sap
  • rubber substitute