noun
- Plural of polybutadiene; synthetic rubber polymers made from the monomer butadiene, used in tires, adhesives, and other industrial applications.
Usage: technical; chemistry; materials science
Examples
- Polybutadienes are widely used in the manufacture of automobile tires.
- The chemical properties of polybutadienes make them ideal for high-performance rubber products.
- Different grades of polybutadienes are produced depending on the polymerization method used.
- Polybutadienes exhibit excellent elasticity and resilience at room temperature.
- The tire industry relies heavily on polybutadienes for durability and wear resistance.