rubbers
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- IPA /ˈɹʌbəz/
Noun
rubbers noun
- Pliable material derived from the sap of the rubber tree; a hydrocarbon polymer of isoprene.
- Synthetic materials with the same properties as natural rubber.
- An eraser.
- A condom.
rubbers noun
- In relation to a series of games or matches between two competitors where the overall winner of the series is the competitor which wins a majority of the individual games or matches:
- A rubber match; a game or match played to break a tie.
- The game of rubber bridge.
rubbers noun
- Rubber overshoes; galoshes.
- A disease of sheep, with great heat and itchiness.
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Synonyms
pitcher's platepitcher's rubberprophylacticindia rubberrubberizerubberizedgum elasticcaoutchouccondomgolosharcticgumshoegaloshsafetyno-goodbadsafeimpermeable
Associated
vulcanizationneoprenestyrenethermoplasticsiliconerubberplasticsethylenelatexpetrochemicalcushioncured
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