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/gəm ɪlˈæstɪk/ Listen

Gum elastic

noun

An elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products. Synonyms: caoutchouc, India rubber, natural rubber, rubber.

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... pronounced,—the th less perfectly, but astonishingly well. It also enumerated diphthongs, and numerous difficult combinations of sounds. Sixteen keys were sufficient to produce all the sounds. In enunciating the simple sounds, the movements of the mouth could be seen. The parts were made of gum elastic. The figure was made to say, with a peculiar intonation, but surprising distinctness, 'Mr. Patterson, I am glad to see you.' It sang, 'God save Victoria,' and 'Hail Columbia,'—the words and air combined. Dr. Patterson had determined ...

— The Atlantic Monthly, Vol. II, No. 8, June 1858 • Various

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Words linked to "Gum elastic" : vulcanite, crepe rubber, caoutchouc, foam rubber, rubber, hard rubber, latex, Para rubber, ebonite, natural rubber, India rubber, cold rubber