synthetic rubber

Synonyms:

rubber

Types:

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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

Type of:

synthetic, synthetic substance

a compound made artificially by chemical reactions