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Rubber
/ˈrʌbə/
An elastic material obtained from the latex sap of certain plants, used for various products due to its flexibility and durability.
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Examples:
"Those rubbers are made strong.
Suspicious looking men with rubber collars seemed to be policemen.
The soles of these shoes are made of durable rubber.
Etymology:
The word rubber originated in the late 16th century from rub, signifying its use as a pencil eraser. The sense of the material dates back to the late 18th century from the plant-derived substance.