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Hello, vocab adventurer! Gutta-percha is a naturally rubbery resin tapped from a Southeast Asian tree. It rewired the 1800s by insulating the first undersea telegraph cables and even gave early golf balls their nickname, "gutties." This versatile material is still used by dentists around the world as a root canal filling. Gutta-percha is a fun word to know, but keep up with your flossing if you don't want a mouth full of the stuff! WORD OF THE DAY June 29, 2025 gutta-percha [ guht-uh-pur-chuh ] noun rubbery substance made from the milky juice of various Malaysian trees Learn More About This Word How to Know if You're "Boomerasking" Are you guilty of "boomerasking"? Uncover the many flavors of this insatiable itch to talk about ourselves. Keep reading About Us | Privacy Policy | Manage Preferences | Unsubscribe This email has been sent to anujshailgupt.worldofwords@blogger.com by Dictionary.com LLC. 777 Mariners Island Blvd, Suite 600, San Mateo, CA 94404

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