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neoprene

[ nee-uh-preen ]

noun

Chemistry.
  1. an oil-resistant synthetic rubber: used chiefly in paints, putties, linings for tanks and chemical apparatus, and in sportswear and crepe soles for shoes.


neoprene

/ ˈԾːəʊˌː /

noun

  1. 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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

neoprene

/ ŧə-ŧ′ /

  1. 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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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of neoprene1

First recorded in 1935–40; neo- + (chloro)prene
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of neoprene1

C20: from neo- + pr ( opyl ) + -ene
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Example Sentences

Yet, if there is a symbol of the crackdown, it is Yondr’s gray neoprene pouch.

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The sergeant shook my hand, a paramedic removed my awkward neoprene boots and I rushed to my car to get some welcome heat.

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Think convertible anoraks, packable neoprene ballet flats, oversize scrunchies that double as mini purses!

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In one red carpet video she answers a question about victimhood by joking about her neoprene floral outfit: "You can go deep sea diving in it."

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Patagonia is collecting end-of-life wet suits for a partner that vaporizes them to reclaim what’s known as carbon black, a key ingredient in neoprene and in the natural rubber Patagonia uses.

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