penghapus
Penghapus is a word of Malay and Indonesian origin that translates to "eraser" in English. It refers to an object used to remove marks, typically made by pencil, ink, or chalk. Erasers are commonly found in stationery sets and are essential tools for students, artists, and anyone who works with writing or drawing instruments.
The most common type of eraser is made of rubber or vinyl and works by friction. As
The invention of the modern eraser is credited to Hyman Lipman in 1770, although earlier forms existed.