Definitions of synthetic substance
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a compound made artificially by chemical reactions
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synonyms:
synthetic
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Plasticine
a synthetic material resembling clay but remaining soft; used as a substitute for clay or wax in modeling (especially in schools)
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phosphor
a synthetic substance that is fluorescent or phosphorescent; used to coat the screens of cathode ray tubes
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rubber, synthetic rubber
any of various synthetic elastic materials whose properties resemble natural rubber
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silicone rubber
made from silicone elastomers; retains flexibility resilience and tensile strength over a wide temperature range
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neoprene
a synthetic rubber that is resistant to oils and aging; used in waterproof products
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buna, buna rubber
made by polymerizing butadiene
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butyl rubber
synthetic rubber made by polymerizing isobutylene
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type of:
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chemical compound, compound
(chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
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