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ne·o·prene

N0059600 (nē′ə-prēn′)n. 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.]

neoprene

(ˈniːəʊˌpriːn) n (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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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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Noun

neoprene - a synthetic rubber that is resistant to oils and aging; used in waterproof productschloroprene - derivative of butadiene used in making neoprene by polymerizationsynthetic rubber, rubber - any of various synthetic elastic materials whose properties resemble natural rubber

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neoprene

neoprene:

see rubberrubber,
any solid substance that upon vulcanization becomes elastic; the term includes natural rubber (caoutchouc) and synthetic rubber. The term elastomer is sometimes used to designate synthetic rubber only and is sometimes extended to include caoutchouc as well.
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neoprene

[′nē·ə‚prēn] (materials) A synthetic rubber with outstanding resistance to ozone, weathering, various chemicals, oil, and flame, made by polymerization of chloroprene (2-chlorobutadiene-1,3); varies from amber to silver to cream in color; used in paints, putties, adhesives, shoe soles, tank linings, and rubber products.

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A synthetic rubber which has high resistance to sunlight and oil; used in sheet form as roof membranes and flashings, as gasketing, in vibration control, etc.

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noun a synthetic rubber that is resistant to oils and aging

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