neoprenenoun [ U ]
uk/ˈniː.ə.priːn/us/ˈniː.oʊ.priːn/a type of synthetic rubber (= made by a chemical process rather than natural) that is strong and keeps its shape well:
He wore a tight-fitting neoprene wetsuit.
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Textiles made from man-made fibres
- acetate
- acrylic
- Crimplene
- Dacron
- fun fur
- georgette
- Kevlar
- lame
- Lycra
- microfibre
- nylon
- polyester
- rayon
- smart fibre
- spandex
- taffeta
- Terylene
- velour
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