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chloroprene

/ˈklɔːrəˌpriːn/ /ˈklɔːroʊˌpriːn/

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

Examples :

"Sentence: "The factory uses chloroprene to make neoprene, a type of synthetic rubber used in wetsuits and other durable products." "
compound substance chemistry material industry

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Illustration butadiene

butadiene noun

/ˌbjuːtəˈdaɪiːn/ /ˌbjuːtəˈdiːn/

An unsaturated hydrocarbon, CH2=CH-CH=CH2; it is obtained from petroleum and is used in the preparation of the synthetic rubber polybutadiene.

"Many tires are made using butadiene, a chemical derived from petroleum. "

Illustration sentence

sentence noun

[ˈsɛntn̩t͡s]

The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

Illustration chlorinated

chlorinated verb

/ˈklɔːrɪneɪtɪd/ /ˈklɔːrəneɪtɪd/

To add chlorine to (something, especially water, to purify it; or an auriferous substance, to extract gold from it).

"The city chlorinated the water supply to kill any harmful bacteria. "

Illustration wetsuits

wetsuits noun

/ˈwɛtsuːts/ /ˈwɛtsjuːts/

A close fitting, insulating garment usually made from neoprene or similar material designed to keep one warm during activities on or under water.

"The surfers wore wetsuits to stay warm in the cold ocean water. "

Illustration products

products noun

/ˈpɹɒd.əkts/ /ˈpɹɑd.əkts/

A commodity offered for sale.

"The supermarket sells a wide variety of food products. "

Illustration manufacture

manufacture noun

/ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃə/ /ˌmænjuˈfæktʃɚ/

The action or process of making goods systematically or on a large scale.

"The factory's efficient manufacture of toys allowed them to sell many at a low price. "

Illustration derivative

derivative noun

/dɪˈɹɪvətɪv/

Something derived.

"This musical piece is a derivative of a popular folk song. "

Illustration rubber

rubber noun

/ˈɹʌbə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹʌbɚ/

Pliable material derived from the sap of the rubber tree; a hydrocarbon polymer of isoprene.

"My brother used rubber bands to hold the papers together. "

Illustration neoprene

neoprene noun

/ˈniɵpɹin/

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.

"The surfer's wetsuit was made of neoprene to keep him warm in the cold water. "

Illustration factory

factory noun

/ˈfæktəɹi/

A trading establishment, especially set up by merchants working in a foreign country.

"The family-owned factory in China handled the export of toys to many countries. "

Illustration durable

durable noun

/ˈd(j)ʊəɹəbəl/

A durable thing, one useful over more than one period, especially a year.

"This durable is a sturdy backpack; my son uses it every school year. "

Illustration synthetic

synthetic noun

/sɪnˈθɛtɪk/

A synthetic compound.

"The scientist studied the properties of the synthetic fiber. "