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buna

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈbjuːnə/

KK: /ˈbjuːnə/

noun
Definition

A type of synthetic rubber created from a chemical process involving butadiene and sodium, often used in various industrial applications.


Example

The tires were made from buna, providing excellent durability and performance.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever heard of buna?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's that synthetic rubber, right?
Sloth A
Exactly! It's used in so many products these days.
Sloth B
I know! It's amazing how versatile buna can be.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
rubber
polymer
elastomer
Antonyms
metal
glass
ceramic
Root Explanation

The word 'buna' originates from the Latin word 'buna', which refers to a type of tree or shrub, specifically the buckthorn. It is used in various contexts, often related to the plant itself or its products.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for a type of tree, 'buna', to remember that 'buna' refers to a specific plant or shrub.

Visually Confused Words
bunya
bunga
bunda
abuna
una
bun
mbunda
eburna
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