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 | + | 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 == | ||
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gum band; elastic band | gum band; elastic band | ||
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| + | == Risks== | ||
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| + | == Physical and Chemical Properties == | ||
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| + | ==Resources and Citations== | ||
For types and sizes, see Wikipedia: [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubber_band link]] | For types and sizes, see Wikipedia: [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubber_band link]] | ||
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:25, 28 June 2022
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]