rubberlike

adjective

rub·​ber·​like ˈrə-bər-ˌlīk How to pronounce rubberlike (audio)
: resembling rubber especially in physical properties (such as elasticity and toughness)

Examples of rubberlike in a Sentence

a rubberlike material that is used for household products

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rubberlike was in 1862

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Cite this Entry

“Rubberlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rubberlike. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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