CHLOROPRENE

chloroprene

(noun) derivative of butadiene used in making neoprene by polymerization

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

chloroprene (usually uncountable, plural chloroprenes)

(organic compound) The chlorinated derivative of butadiene 2-chloro-1,3-butadiene that is used (via polymerization) in the manufacture of synthetic rubber.

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