neoprene

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ne·o·prene

(nē′ə-prēn′)

A synthetic rubber produced by polymerization of chloroprene and used in weather-resistant products, adhesives, shoe soles, sportswear, paints, and rocket fuels.

[neo- + (chloro)prene.]

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neoprene

(ˈniːəʊˌpriːn)

(Elements & Compounds) a synthetic rubber obtained by the polymerization of chloroprene. It is resistant to oil and ageing and is used in waterproof products, such as diving suits, paints, and adhesives

[C20: from neo- + pr(opyl) + -ene]

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ne•o•prene

(ˈni əˌprin)

n.

an oil-resistant synthetic rubber: used in putty, paint, crepe soles for shoes, etc.

[1935–40]

ne·o·prene

(nē′ə-prēn′)

A tough synthetic rubber that is resistant to the effects of oils, solvents, heat, and weather.

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neoprene - a synthetic rubber that is resistant to oils and aging; used in waterproof products

chloroprene - derivative of butadiene used in making neoprene by polymerization

synthetic rubber, rubber - any of various synthetic elastic materials whose properties resemble natural rubber

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neoprene

[ˈniːəʊˌpriːn] n → neoprene m

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