rubber

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Initially called “Fiber K” by the DuPont chemist who invented it, it was a replacement for the rubber used in women’s foundation garments, which was weighty, hot and quick to stretch out.

From The Wall Street Journal

On that record cold morning in Florida, rubber gaskets called O-rings, which were supposed to keep various rocket segments sealed together, failed.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gunnar Henderson had two hits and scored three times as Baltimore rallied for the win in the rubber game of the weekend series.

From Washington Times

“People here all dress like me, and nobody carries a backpack; it was only him,” Nishide said, wearing a sweatsuit and red rubber boots.

From Washington Times

All that’s keeping you in the boat — and out of the freezing water — are your feet wedged into slippery seams of rubber on the raft’s floor.

From Los Angeles Times