neoprene: Meaning and Definition of

ne•o•prene

Pronunciation: (nē'u-prēn"), [key]
— n. Chem.
  1. an oil-resistant synthetic rubber: used chiefly in paints, putties, linings for tanks and chemical apparatus, and in crepe soles for shoes.
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