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CHLOROPRENE
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Derivative of butadiene used in making neoprene by polymerization
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("chloroprene" is a kind of...):
butadiene (a gaseous hydrocarbon C4H6; used in making synthetic rubbers)
Holonyms ("chloroprene" is a substance of...):
neoprene (a synthetic rubber that is resistant to oils and aging; used in waterproof products)