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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The chlorinated derivative of butadiene 2-chloro-1,3-butadiene that is used (via polymerization) in the manufacture of synthetic rubber. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   derivative of butadiene used in making neoprene by polymerization wordnet

Etymology

From chloro- + isoprene.

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