noun🔗ShareThe chlorinated derivative of butadiene 2-chloro-1,3-butadiene that is used (via polymerization) in the manufacture of synthetic rubber."Sentence: "The factory uses chloroprene to make neoprene, a type of synthetic rubber used in wetsuits and other durable products." "compoundsubstancechemistrymaterialindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading