Cryptic crossword clue
Rubber prone to distort? Renew after stripping 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word NEOPRENE

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The straight part
We know that "Rubber" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rubber = neoprene.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does NEOPRENE mean?

NEOPRENE noun
  1. A synthetic rubber, a polymer of chloroprene, commonly used in wetsuits, laptop sleeves, orthopedic braces, electrical insulation, liquid and sheet-applied elastomeric membranes and flashings, car fan belts, etc.

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