chloroprene

[ klawr-uh-preen, klohr- ]

noun

1. a colorless, slightly water-soluble liquid, C 4 H 5 Cl, usually produced by the reaction of vinylacetylene with hydrochloric acid, that polymerizes to neoprene.

chloroprene

/ ˈklɔːrəʊˌpriːn /

noun

1. a colourless liquid derivative of butadiene that is used in making neoprene rubbers; 2-chloro-1,2-butadiene. Formula: CH 2 :CHCCl:CH 2

Word History and Origins

Origin of chloroprene¹

First recorded in 1930–35; chloro- ² + (iso)prene

Word History and Origins

Origin of chloroprene¹

C20: from chloro- + ( iso ) prene