1、Caoutchouc is commonly used to make various rubber products, such as tires and rubber gloves.
橡胶通常被用来制作各种橡胶制品，如轮胎和橡胶手套。

2、The early exploration of South America led to the discovery of caoutchouc, which had a significant impact on the development of the rubber industry.
南美洲的早期探险导致橡胶的发现，对橡胶工业的发展产生了重大影响。