Rubber

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Rubber (sometimes called latex rubber) is an elastic hydrocarbon polymer which occurs as a milky emulsion (known as latex) in the sap of several varieties of plants. People have also learned to make synthetic rubber.

The main source of natural latex used to create rubber is the Para rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis (Euphorbiaceae).

Some common things made from rubber are gloves, vehicle tires, and condoms. The "stretchy" quality of rubber makes it very useful.

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