neoprene

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/ˈniɵpɹin/ English

Definitions

noun

A synthetic rubber, a polymer of chloroprene, commonly used in wetsuits, laptop sleeves, orthopedic braces, electrical insulation, liquid and sheet-applied elastomeric membranes and flashings, car fan belts, etc.

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Synonyms

polychloroprene booties gaskets waders chloroprene santoprene silicone rubber elastomer polyelastomer chlorosulfonated polyethylene natural rubber rubber polyisoprene silicon rubber hypalon butyl rubber

Associated

bootee wetsuit lycra spandex velcro teflon polyurethane rubbers nylon washer silicone insulation

Rhymes

keen obscene mean byzantine libertine careen lean demean preen glean

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