Difference between revisions of "Rubber band"

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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
A thin elastic loop of natural or synthetic rubber.  Rubber bands are typically made from [[natural rubber]], rather than synthetic do to its superior elasticity.  With age, natural rubber becomes darker and brittle.
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A thin elastic loop of natural or synthetic rubber.  Rubber bands are typically made from [[natural rubber]], rather than synthetic due to its superior elasticity.  With age, natural rubber becomes darker and brittle.
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==

Revision as of 19:18, 19 May 2020

Detail of rubber bands

Description

A thin elastic loop of natural or synthetic rubber. Rubber bands are typically made from Natural rubber, rather than synthetic due to its superior elasticity. With age, natural rubber becomes darker and brittle.

Synonyms and Related Terms

gum band; elastic band

Applications

Risks

Physical and Chemical Properties

Additional Information

For types and sizes, see Wikipedia: [link]

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