CAOUTCHOUC TREE
(noun)Definitions
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Caoutchouc Tree.
Caoutchouc Tree - as a noun
Deciduous tree of the amazon and orinoco rivers having leathery leaves and fragrant yellow-white flowers; it yields a milky juice that is the chief source of commercial rubber
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hevea brasiliensispara rubber treeExample Sentences
"The caoutchouc tree is native to South America."
"Rubber is obtained from the sap of the caoutchouc tree."
"The caoutchouc tree is also known as the rubber tree."
"The caoutchouc tree is cultivated for its latex production."
"In some regions, the caoutchouc tree is tapped for its rubber."