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polyisoprene
[ pol-ee-ahy-suh-preen ]
noun
, Chemistry.
- a thermoplastic polymer, (C 5 H 8 ) n , the major constituent of natural rubber and also obtained synthetically.
polyisoprene
/ ˌpɒlɪˈaɪsəˌpriːn /
noun
- any of various polymeric forms of isoprene, occurring in rubbers
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Word History and Origins
Origin of polyisoprene1
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Example Sentences
The polyisoprene ones are definitely worth a try, and if you’re in a committed, monogamous relationship, lambskin should be OK as well.
From Slate
Rubber Co. and Shell Chemical Corp. jointly began commercial production of polyisoprene, a man-made rubber duplicating tree-grown rubber.
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