Definition of Chloroprene

1. Noun. Derivative of butadiene used in making neoprene by polymerization.

Generic synonyms: Butadiene
Substance meronyms: Neoprene

Definition of Chloroprene

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Chloroprene

1. 2-chloro-1,3-butadiene. Toxic, possibly carcinogenic, monomer of neoprene, a synthetic rubber; causes damage to skin, lungs, CNS, kidneys, liver, blood cells and foetuses. Synonym: 2-chlorobutadiene. Chemical name: 1,3-Butadiene, 2-chloro- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Chloroprene

chlorophyll unit
Chlorophyta
Chlorophyta
chlorophyte
chloropicrin
chloropicrin
chloropicrins
chloroplast
chloroplast
chloroplastic
chloroplasts
chloroplasts
chloroplast DNA
chloroprednisone
chloroprene (current term)
chloroprene (current term)
chloroprenes
chloroprocaine hydrochloride
chloroprocaine penicillin O
chloropropamide
chloropsia
chloropyramine
chloroquine
chloroquine
chloroquines
chloroquinolinols
chloroses
chlorosis
chlorosis
chlorosome

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