rubber hydrochloride

noun

: a thermoplastic substance made by treating a dispersion of natural rubber with hydrogen chloride and used chiefly in the form of thin strong stretchable moistureproof film for making raincoats, as packaging materials, and as fruit wrapping compare chlorinated rubber

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