jelutong
/ˈdʒɛlətɔŋ/
noun
- A tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, or the soft, lightweight wood obtained from it, used for carving, model-making, and plywood.
- Jelutong wood is popular for making architectural models because it is light and smooth.
- The furniture was made from jelutong, a sustainable timber from Malaysia.
- The artist chose jelutong for its fine grain and ease of carving.
- A latex-like sap obtained from the jelutong tree, formerly used in chewing gum and adhesives.
- The factory processed jelutong latex for use in industrial adhesives.
- Harvesting jelutong sap was an important source of income for local communities.
- Early chewing gum often contained jelutong sap as a base.