\-¦byü-tə-¦dī-¦ēn\ (1939) n. A synthetic rubber made from 1,3-butadiene (H2C=CH–CH=CH2). The cis type has superior abrasion resistance and resilience, while the trans type is similar to natural rubber (See image).
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(2007). Polybutadiene. In: Gooch, J.W. (eds) Encyclopedic Dictionary of Polymers. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-30160-0_8843
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