caoutchouc

/kɑutʃu.kɑ/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of natural latex sap harvested from the rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis) used to produce rubber, especially in the 19th century

“The early rubber industry relied heavily on the latex sap known as caoutchouc.”

Synonyms

  • latex
  • natural rubber

Antonyms

  • plastic
  • synthetic rubber