Definition of chloroprene in English:
chloroprene
noun ˈklɒrə(ʊ)prɪːnˈklɔːrə(ʊ)prɪːnˈklôrəˌprēn
mass nounChemistry A colourless liquid made from acetylene and hydrochloric acid and polymerized to form neoprene.
Chemical formula: CH₂CClCHCH₂
Example sentencesExamples
- The product of the reaction was 2-chlorobutadiene, called chloroprene because of its similarity to isoprene.
- The Report states the listing is based on findings from laboratory animal studies of chloroprene in which cancer was observed in multiple organs of multiple species following long-term inhalation exposures.
- In some of Kent's tubing, chloroprene and various flexible TPEs take the place of natural rubber.
- Next is an insulated padding made of chloroprene rubber.
Origin
1930s: from chloro- + a shortened form of isoprene.