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Spandex vs Isoprene - What's the difference?

spandex | isoprene |

As nouns the difference between spandex and isoprene

is that spandex is a synthetic fibre known for its exceptional elasticity while isoprene is isoprene.

spandex

English

(wikipedia spandex)

Noun

(en-noun)
  • a synthetic fibre known for its exceptional elasticity
  • clothing made from such material

    • Synonyms

    * elastane * lycra

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    isoprene

    English

    (wikipedia isoprene)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (organic compound) An unsaturated hydrocarbon, C5H8, that is readily polymerized; natural rubber (caoutchouc) is cis-1,4-polyisoprene, and trans-1,4-polyisoprene is present in gutta-percha and balata; it is the structural basis for the terpenes.

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