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 do 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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== Additional Information ==
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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]]

Revision as of 08:54, 21 April 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 do to its superior elasticity. With age, natural rubber becomes darker and brittle.

Synonyms and Related Terms

gum band; elastic band

Additional Information

For types and sizes, see Wikipedia: [link]

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