CHLOROPRENE

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

Derivative of butadiene used in making neoprene by polymerization

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Nouns denoting substances

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)

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