Bubble gum
Bubble gum
Bubble gum (/ˈbʌb(ə)l ɡʌm/) is a type of chewing gum, designed to be inflated out of the mouth as a bubble.
Etymology
The term "bubble gum" is derived from the words "bubble" and "gum", where bubble refers to a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or another gas, and gum refers to a substance that is chewed but not swallowed. The term was first coined in the early 20th century with the invention of bubble gum by Walter Diemer.
History
Bubble gum was first invented in 1928 by Walter Diemer, an accountant at the Fleer Chewing Gum Company, who stumbled upon the recipe by accident. The original bubble gum was pink in color because that was the only dye Diemer had on hand at the time.
Composition
Bubble gum is made from polyisobutylene (a synthetic rubber), along with plasticizers, resins, and antioxidants to maintain its elasticity. It also contains sweeteners, flavorings, and coloring agents.
Related Terms
- Chewing gum: A type of gum that is chewed but not swallowed.
- Polyisobutylene: A synthetic rubber used in the production of bubble gum.
- Fleer Chewing Gum Company: The company where bubble gum was first invented.
- Walter Diemer: The inventor of bubble gum.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bubble gum
- Wikipedia's article - Bubble gum
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