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Definition of “synthetic rubber”

synthetic rubber

Definitions

noun

  1. any of various synthetic materials, similar to natural rubber, made by polymerizing unsaturated hydrocarbons, such as isoprene and butadiene

Example Sentences Including 'synthetic rubber'

I wear a bikini because it makes me feel summery, a big flowery hat to prevent an `ice-cream headache" and synthetic rubber shoes.
Times, Sunday Times (2005)
The synthetic rubber , invented by a chemist in Northern Ireland, allows solid fuel to be melted down and reshaped.
New Scientist (1999)

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