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Gutta-percha is a tree of the genus Palaquium in the family Sapotaceae, which is primarily used to create a high-quality latex of the same name. The material is rigid, naturally biologically inert, resilient, electrically nonconductive, and thermoplastic, most commonly sourced from Palaquium gutta; it is a polymer of isoprene which forms a rubber-like elastomer.
The word "gutta-percha" comes from the plant's name in Malay: getah translates as 'sticky gum' and pertja (perca) is the name of a less-sought-after gutta tree. The western term therefore is likely a derivative amalgamation of the original native names.[1]
- ^ Thulaja, Naidu, Ratnala; Rahman, Nor-Afidah, A (June 2019). "Gutta percha". National Library Board, Singapore. Archived from the original on 2024-09-10. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
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