chloroprene
noun
chlo·ro·prene
ˈklȯr-ə-ˌprēn 
: a colorless liquid C4H5Cl used especially in making neoprene by polymerization
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But during neoprene’s production, the crucial ingredient chloroprene can enter the air because of its volatility.
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Stephanie Pappas,
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“Chloroprene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chloroprene. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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