synthetic rubber

Noun
  1. Any of various synthetic elastic materials whose properties resemble natural rubber (synset 115031356)
    is a type of: synthetic, synthetic substance - a compound made artificially by chemical reactions
    subtypes:
    • silicone rubber - made from silicone elastomers; retains flexibility resilience and tensile strength over a wide temperature range
    • neoprene - a synthetic rubber that is resistant to oils and aging; used in waterproof products
    • buna, buna rubber - made by polymerizing butadiene
    • butyl rubber - synthetic rubber made by polymerizing isobutylene
    same as: rubber

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