gutta-percha

One entry found for gutta-percha.

Main Entry: gut·ta-per·cha
Pronunciation: "g&-t&-'p&r-ch&
Function: noun
Etymology: Malay getah-percha, from getah sap, latex + percha scrap, rag
: a tough plastic substance from the latex of several Malaysian trees (genera Payena and Palaquium) of the sapodilla family that resembles rubber but contains more resin and is used especially as insulation and in dentistry in temporary fillings