Elastic gum
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Description
Common name for raw natural rubber prior to the 1800s when chemical compound names were standardized (Schur 1985). It was also called caoutchouc and elastic bitumen.
Synonyms and Related Terms
goma elstica (Esp.); rubber; caoutchouc; elastic bitumen; India rubber
Additional Information
S. Schur, "Conservation Terminology: A Review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials", Technology and Conservation, 1985.
Authority
- Susan E. Schur, Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, Technology and Conservation, Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985