Stretchy glove material

Answer:

LATEX

Hint:

This natural rubber is often used in medical or household gloves and can also be found in balloons. It’s derived from the sap of certain trees.

Explanation:

The clue "stretchy glove material" points to latex because it’s a flexible, elastic substance commonly used in gloves, especially medical or household ones. The word "stretchy" directly hints at latex’s rubbery, expandable nature, while "glove material" narrows it down to a practical application. No wordplay here—just a straightforward definition.

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