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单词 isoprene
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Definition of isoprene in English:

isoprene

noun ˈʌɪsə(ʊ)priːnˈīsəˌprēn
mass nounChemistry
  • A volatile liquid hydrocarbon obtained from petroleum, whose molecule forms the basic structural unit of natural and synthetic rubbers.

    Chemical formula: CH₂C(CH₃)CHCH₂

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Organolithium-initiated polymerization of isoprene was discovered in 1957.
    • He attempted to polymerize isoprene, which was known to be a component of rubber.
    • Researchers discovered the heatwave caused plants and trees to release a chemical called isoprene, which helps produce ozone in the atmosphere.
    • Larger terpenes are uncommon, with the exception of polymeric isoprene, well known as rubber.
    • One such experiment using iron sulphate fertilizer yielded troubling results such as release of isoprene, another GHG.

Origin

Mid 19th century: apparently from iso- 'equal' + pr(opyl)ene.

 
 

Definition of isoprene in US English:

isoprene

nounˈīsəˌprēn
Chemistry
  • A volatile liquid hydrocarbon obtained from petroleum, whose molecule forms the basic structural unit of natural and synthetic rubbers.

    Chemical formula: CH₂C(CH₃)CHCH₂

    Example sentencesExamples
    • One such experiment using iron sulphate fertilizer yielded troubling results such as release of isoprene, another GHG.
    • Researchers discovered the heatwave caused plants and trees to release a chemical called isoprene, which helps produce ozone in the atmosphere.
    • Organolithium-initiated polymerization of isoprene was discovered in 1957.
    • Larger terpenes are uncommon, with the exception of polymeric isoprene, well known as rubber.
    • He attempted to polymerize isoprene, which was known to be a component of rubber.

Origin

Mid 19th century: apparently from iso- ‘equal’ + pr(opyl)ene.

 
 
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