caoutchouc

UK
/ˈkaʊtʃuːk/
US
/ˈkaʊtʃuːk/

Translations

caoutchoucnoun
caoutchoucs
pl
caoutchoucMatière naturelle élastique obtenue du latex de certains arbres tropicaux.
The factory processes caoutchouc to produce various rubber products.
L'usine transforme le caoutchouc pour produire divers articles en caoutchouc.
hévéaArbre tropical producteur de latex.
During the expedition they documented the caoutchouc growing along the riverbanks.
Pendant l'expédition, ils ont documenté l'hévéa poussant le long des berges.
caoutchoucadjective
UK
/ˈkaʊtʃuːk/
US
/ˈkaʊtʃuːk/
Used attributively to describe items made of or relating to caoutchouc (natural rubber).
Additional translations
caoutchouteuxSe dit d'une matière ou d'un aspect proche du caoutchouc, souple et élastique.

Definitions

caoutchoucnoun
A natural rubber obtained from the latex of certain tropical trees, especially the Hevea brasiliensis.
The factory processes caoutchouc to produce various rubber products.
Any of several tropical trees that yield latex from which natural rubber is produced.
During the expedition they documented the caoutchouc growing along the riverbanks.
caoutchoucadjective
Made of or relating to caoutchouc (natural rubber); rubbery.
He wore caoutchouc boots to keep his feet dry.