neoprene
noun
neo·prene
ˈnē-ə-ˌprēn 
: a synthetic rubber made by the polymerization of chloroprene, characterized by superior resistance (as to oils), and used especially for special-purpose clothing (such as gloves and wet suits)
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Designers used elastic neoprene for comfort and rigid plastic guides to keep threads in place.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Made to fit all 12-ounce standard US glass bottles (including soda bottles), this cooler protects the bottle while also keeping it 20 times colder than the average neoprene can cooler.
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
The bite-resistant materials incorporated into wetsuits can reduce the damage from great white and tiger sharks up to about 6 feet long compared to a standard neoprene wetsuit, even on moderate and severe bites.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025
The initial focus on silk and organza has given way to a blend of different fabrics, including neoprene and polyester.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Made to fit all 12-ounce standard US glass bottles (including soda bottles), this cooler protects the bottle while also keeping it 20 times colder than the average neoprene can cooler.
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
The bite-resistant materials incorporated into wetsuits can reduce the damage from great white and tiger sharks up to about 6 feet long compared to a standard neoprene wetsuit, even on moderate and severe bites.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025
The initial focus on silk and organza has given way to a blend of different fabrics, including neoprene and polyester.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Neoprene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neoprene. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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neoprene
noun
neo·prene
ˈnē-ə-ˌprēn
: a synthetic rubber used in numerous products (as wet suits, mouse pads, and flexible pipes)
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