Definitions for NEOPRENE
ˈni əˌprinneo·prene

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. neoprenenoun

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

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. neoprenenoun

   A synthetic rubber, a polymer of chloroprene, commonly used in wetsuits, laptop sleeves, orthopedic braces, electrical insulation, liquid and sheet-applied elastomeric membranes and flashings, car fan belts, etc.

2. Etymology: US, 1930s; genericized trademark for brand of polychloroprene. (dropping the iso-), the latter from terpene. Originally called duprene (blend of DuPont and isoprene); the “new” is because neoprene was the first mass-produced general-purpose synthetic rubber.

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1. neoprene

   Neoprene is a synthetic rubber produced by the polymerization of chloroprene, often used in protective gear due to its resistance to a wide range of chemicals, temperatures and weather conditions. The material is highly flexible, durable, waterproof, and insulated, making it suitable for various products including wetsuits, gloves, shoe soles, orthopedic braces, and electrical insulation.

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1. Neoprene

   Neoprene or polychloroprene is a family of synthetic rubbers that are produced by polymerization of chloroprene. Neoprene exhibits good chemical stability, and maintains flexibility over a wide temperature range. It is used in a wide variety of applications, such as laptop sleeves, orthopedic braces, electrical insulation, liquid and sheet applied elastomeric membranes or flashings, and automotive fan belts.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Neoprene

   An oil-resistant synthetic rubber made by the polymerization of chloroprene.

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1. • Synthetic Rubber

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of NEOPRENE in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of NEOPRENE in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of NEOPRENE in a Sentence

1. Instrumentation cable:

   Kabeltec is a Singapore leading supplier specialising in Flexible cable, Fiber, Crane, Coaxial & Neoprene cable, High-temperature cable, Electrical cable and wire, etc. for use in industrial, LAN, Solar, Welding, Data, Power Cable and Communication cable.

2. Robert McIntyre:

   Nothing is nailed into the tree. So there's a tripod that we strap to the tree and the feet of this tripod are made of neoprene, so they mold to the bark. So once you've taken the step down, there's no sign it was ever up. And it doesn't bruise the tree underneath the bark.

3. Tom Kay:

   There's a lot of wetsuits out in people's garages and houses, most wetsuits only last two years and after that there's no known guidance about what to do with them at the end of their life... And neoprene is a very unbiodegradable fabric.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=NEOPRENE
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Neoprene
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=NEOPRENE