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synthetic rubber

n
(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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Noun1.synthetic rubber - any of various synthetic elastic materials whose properties resemble natural rubbersynthetic 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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IndianOil Corporation Limited, TSRC Corporation, Taiwan and Marubeni Corporation, Japan are in a joint venture in this project implemented under the banner of Indian Synthetic Rubber Ltd ( ISRL).
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