- curing gum
- A soft, tacky rubber compound used in retreading and repair to facilitate bonding between different rubber compounds and between plies, etc.Also see
Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
gum — The oxidized portions of the fuel that form deposits in the fuel system or engine parts. Also see curing gum cushion gum repair gum … Dictionary of automotive terms
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