Get to the Root of "Gutta-Percha"
Learn today's Dictionary.com Word of the Day... 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 ...
