Difference between revisions of "Rubber band"

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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
A thin elastic loop of natural or synthetic rubber.
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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 ==
  
gum band
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gum band; elastic band
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== Applications ==
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== Risks==
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== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
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==Resources and Citations==
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For types and sizes, see Wikipedia: [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubber_band  link]]
  
 
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[[Category:Materials database]]

Latest revision as of 08:25, 28 June 2022

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

Resources and Citations

For types and sizes, see Wikipedia: [link]

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