noun
- Plural of chloroprene; synthetic rubber compounds derived from chloroprene monomer, used in industrial applications.
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- Chloroprenes are widely used in the manufacture of wetsuits and protective clothing.
- The chemical industry produces chloroprenes for use in adhesives and sealants.
- Chloroprenes offer excellent resistance to oils and weathering compared to natural rubber.
- Many industrial gaskets are made from chloroprenes due to their durability.
- The synthesis of chloroprenes involves the chlorination of butadiene.