- Rubber | Tropical Plants, Petroleum, Natural Gas | Britannica
Rubber, elastic substance obtained from the exudations of certain tropical plants (natural rubber) or derived from petroleum and natural gas (synthetic rubber) Because of its elasticity, resilience, and toughness, rubber is the basic constituent of the tires used in automotive vehicles, aircraft, and bicycles
- Rubber: A simple introduction - Explain that Stuff
Think of rubber and you probably think of elastic bands, car tires, or pencil erasers But this super-stretchy material actually finds its way into tens of thousands of different products—everything from rubber stamps and waterproof shoes to surfing wetsuits, swimming caps, and dishwasher hoses Rubber, which has been commonly used for over 1000 years, once came entirely from natural sources
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