- 硅橡胶 guīxiàngjiāo silicone rubberA synthetic rubber containing silicon and oxygen atoms, characterized by high stability across extreme temperatures and good insulation; used in automotive parts, medical devices, and aerospace seals.
- 橡胶树 xiàngjiāoshù Brazil rubber treeThe para rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis), a tall evergreen tree whose sap is the primary source of natural rubber
- 氯丁橡胶 lǜdīngxiàngjiāo neoprenechloroprene rubber; a type of synthetic rubber that is resistant to oil and heat
- 顺丁橡胶 shùndīngxiàngjiāo polybutadiene rubberA type of synthetic rubber produced from butadiene using a catalyst in organic solvents; often blended with other rubbers to manufacture tires and conveyor belts
- 合成橡胶 héchéngxiàngjiāo synthetic rubberAn artificial polymer made from petrochemicals that possesses high elasticity and plasticity; used as a substitute for natural rubber.
- 生橡胶 shēngxiàngjiāo raw rubberRubber that has not yet undergone vulcanization; also called [[生胶|生膠|sheng1 jiao1]]
- 橡胶草 xiàngjiāocǎo Russian dandeliona perennial herb with a conical taproot that contains a milky sap used to produce rubber
- 海绵橡胶 hǎimiánxiàngjiāo foam rubberspongy rubber material with many air pockets throughout its structure
- 熟橡胶 shúxiàngjiāo vulcanized rubberrubber that has undergone a chemical process to improve its strength, durability, and elasticity
- 矽橡胶 xīxiàngjiāo silicone rubber(Taiwan) a type of synthetic rubber with high heat resistance and electrical insulation; in mainland China, it is called [[硅橡胶|硅橡膠|gui1 xiang4 jiao1]]
- 异戊橡胶 yìwùxiàngjiāo isoprene rubberA type of synthetic rubber made from [[异戊二烯|異戊二烯|yi4 wu4 er4 xi1]]; while its properties are closer to natural rubber than other synthetics, it surpasses natural rubber in water resistance and insulation.
- 硫化橡胶 liúhuàxiàngjiāo vulcanized rubberrubber that has undergone vulcanization to improve its heat resistance and elasticity; also known as [[熟橡胶|熟橡膠|shu2 xiang4 jiao1]] or colloquially [[橡皮|橡皮|xiang4 pi2]] and [[胶皮|膠皮|jiao1 pi2]]
- 硬橡胶 yìngxiàngjiāo hard rubberhard rubber; vulcanite
- 天然橡胶 tiānránxiàngjiāo natural rubberA highly elastic polymer made from the sap of rubber trees, used to manufacture tires and other rubber products
- 泡沫橡胶 pàomòxiàngjiāo foam rubberfoam rubber; a porous, sponge-like rubber that is light, soft, and elastic; used for insulation, soundproofing, and making cushions