balata
/buh-lah-tuh, bal-uh-tuh/US // bəˈlɑ tə, ˈbæl ə tə //UK // (ˈbælətə) //
巴拉塔,巴拉达,巴拉特
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : a nonelastic, rubberlike, water-resistant gum that softens in hot water and is obtained from the latex of a tropical American tree, Manilkara bidentata: used chiefly in the manufacture of machinery belts, golf ball covers, and as a substitute for gutta percha.Compare bully tree.
- : a tree, Mimusops balata, of Madagascar.
Examples
The joins are dried in the sun, after which the tray is made water-tight with a lining of balata.
To the majority of the balata-bleeders, the river steamers are a great boon.
At Balata it is said that the city gate of ancient Shechem was uncovered.
Balata bands may be used in place of india-rubber, but though less expensive are not so lasting.
Timber is cut, and balata and rubber collected, from crown lands by licences issued from the department of Lands and Mines.
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