india rubber

In·di·a rub·ber

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-dee-uh ruhb-er]
- /ˈɪn di ə ˈrʌb ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-dee-uh ruhb-er]
- /ˈɪn di ə ˈrʌb ər/

Definitions of india rubber words

noun india rubber rubber1 (def 1). 1
noun india rubber a rubber eraser. 1
noun india rubber a rubber overshoe. 1
noun india rubber crude, natural rubber obtained from latex; caoutchouc 0
noun india rubber The latex obtained from certain trees of several families, especially Hevea brasiliensis, widely cultivated in Asia. 0
noun india rubber The rubber made from this latex. 0

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Origin of india rubber

First appearance:

before 1780

One of the 45% newest English words

First recorded in 1780-90

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Parts of speech for India rubber

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india rubber popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for india rubber

noun india rubber

elastic — (of an object or material) able to resume its normal shape spontaneously after contraction, dilatation, or distortion.
neoprene — an oil-resistant synthetic rubber: used chiefly in paints, putties, linings for tanks and chemical apparatus, and in crepe soles for shoes.

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