Definition of "kok-saghyz" []

• A central Asian dandelion (Taraxacum koksaghyz) having fleshy roots that yield a form of rubber. (noun)

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• "According to Discovery News, scientists from Ohio State University's Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) and the Ohio BioProducts Innovation Center (OBIC) recently received a $3 million grant to design and build a processing plant that would turn sticky white dandelion root from Russian dandelion (Taraxacum kok-saghyz) sap into a high quality natural rubber that rivals tree rubber in price."
• "GARKAVYI, S. (1935) Manuring of kok-saghyz in peat soil."
• "Taraxacum kok-saghyz (TKS), may yet make the big time."