synthetic rubber

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synthetic rubber

(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) any of various synthetic materials, similar to natural rubber, made by polymerizing unsaturated hydrocarbons, such as isoprene and butadiene

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synthetic rubber - any of various synthetic elastic materials whose properties resemble natural rubber

rubber

synthetic, synthetic substance - a compound made artificially by chemical reactions

silicone rubber - made from silicone elastomers; retains flexibility resilience and tensile strength over a wide temperature range

neoprene - a synthetic rubber that is resistant to oils and aging; used in waterproof products

buna, buna rubber - made by polymerizing butadiene

butyl rubber - synthetic rubber made by polymerizing isobutylene

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