isoprene

noun

iso·prene | \ ˈī-sə-ˌprēn

Definition of isoprene

: a flammable liquid unsaturated hydrocarbon C₅H₈ used especially in synthetic rubber

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Of the VOCs measured, isoprene proved to be the most reliable indicator for differentiating among the various age classes. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, "We might be able to rate future films with a sniff test, study says," 25 Oct. 2018 Isoprene is developed by taking large petroleum molecules, heating them up to break them apart and separating the isoprene from hundreds of other products. — Nathan Dicamillo, Newsweek, "New Eco-Friendly, Renewable Tires Stretch the Boundaries of Rubber Production," 6 Mar. 2017

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isoprene

noun

iso·prene | \ ˈī-sə-ˌprēn

: a flammable liquid unsaturated hydrocarbon C₅H₈ used especially in synthetic rubber