rubber

柯林斯词典

1. N-UNCOUNT Rubber is a strong, waterproof, elastic substance made from the juice of a tropical tree or produced chemically. It is used for making tyres, boots, and other products. 橡胶
...the smell of burning rubber. …橡胶烧着的气味
2. N-COUNT A rubber is a condom. 保险套[美国英语] [非正式]
3. N-COUNT A rubber is a small piece of rubber or other material that is used to remove mistakes that you have made while writing, drawing, or typing. 橡皮[英国英语]
4. N a match of three games 决胜局
5. N the deal that wins such a match 胜局比赛

Most tyres are made of rubber compounded with other chemicals and materials .
The chemical industry produces such things as petrochemicals , drugs , paint and rubber.
Sunlight has caused the rubber to perish .
These toys are made of pliant rubber, so they won't break .
This rubber ball is very resilient and immediately springs back into shape .