What does HEVEA mean?

Hevea

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

1. A tropical tree of the spurge family, from which latex is obtained and which is the chief source of natural rubber.
2. The milky juice of the hevea tree, used to make rubber.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈhiːviə/
• UK: /ˈhiːvɪə/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "hevea" comes from the scientific name of the hevea tree, Hevea brasiliensis. The hevea tree is native to South America, but is widely cultivated in other tropical regions. The tree is valued for its latex, which is used to make rubber products. The word "hevea" is mainly used in scientific and technical contexts related to rubber production.

5. Synonyms:

• rubber tree
• para rubber tree

6. Related Words:

• latex
• plant
• yield
• trees
• latex

7. Example Sentences:

• The hevea tree is the main source of natural rubber.
• The hevea tree is grown in plantations in many tropical countries.
• The hevea tree is tapped for its latex, which is then processed into rubber.