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Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source - Share This
ne·o·prene
[nee-uh-preen] Pronunciation Key
[nee-uh-preen] Pronunciation Key –noun Chemistry.
| an oil-resistant synthetic rubber: used chiefly in paints, putties, linings for tanks and chemical apparatus, and in crepe soles for shoes. |
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| ne·o·prene
(nē'ə-prēn') Pronunciation Key
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.] |
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2006 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
WordNet - Cite This Source - Share This
| neoprene | |
noun | |
| a synthetic rubber that is resistant to oils and aging; used in waterproof products |
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The American Heritage Science Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
| neoprene
(nē'ə-prēn') Pronunciation Key
A tough, synthetic rubber that is resistant to the effects of oils, solvents, heat, and weather. Neoprene is a polymer whose basic constituent is chlorinated butadiene. Neoprene was one of the first synthetic rubbers to be developed. |
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