Definition

A clear, colorless liquid that is used to make a type of synthetic rubber called neoprene through a chemical process.

Example

Chloroprene is an important ingredient in the production of various rubber products.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of chloroprene?

Yeah, it's used to make that synthetic rubber, right?

Exactly! It's pretty interesting how it polymerizes to neoprene.

I know! I read that it has some unique properties for waterproofing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chloroprene is formed from "chloro-" (from Greek "chloros", meaning green) and "prene" (from the Latin "prena", meaning to take or seize). The word refers to a compound that is derived from chlorinated compounds, often associated with the color green due to the chlorine component.

Memory Tip

Think of 'green' ('chloro-') and 'taking' ('prene') to remember that chloroprene is a compound related to chlorinated substances.

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