synthetic rubber

/sɪnˌθɛdɪk ˌrʌbər/

Definitions of synthetic rubber

1. noun

   any of various synthetic elastic materials whose properties resemble natural rubber
   synonyms: rubber

   types:

   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