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| gut·ta-per·cha [ gùttə púrchə ] (plural gut·ta-per·chas) |
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1. pliable substance made from latex: a pliable substance made from a natural latex. Use: dental fillings, dressings, electrical insulation.
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2. source of gutta-percha: a tree whose latex is a source of gutta-percha. Native to: Southeast Asia. Genera Palaquium, Payena.
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| [Mid-19th century. Alteration (influenced by Latin gutta "drop") of Malay getah perca "gum strips of cloth"] |
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