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Bioprene swim

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John van Wisse who added kilograms of 3-way bioprene swim attempt of the English Channel

noun - A bioprene swim is an open water swim performed without neoprene wetsuit or swim cap.

Bioprene[edit]

Bioprene is an alternative term for the layer of hypodermis on the human body, also called subcutaneous tissue. It is mainly used for fat storage and a natural means to help tolerate cold water by open water swimmers.

Usage[edit]

All of the workouts by the channel swimmer were bioprene swims.

Origin[edit]

bio + neoprene or polychloroprene, a synthetic rubber that is used for wetsuits. The term was first coined by Steven Munatones.

Neoprene is the DuPont trade name for its brand of polychloroprene.

Synonyms[edit]

non-wetsuit swim, skin swim, naked swim

Antonyms[edit]

Neoprene swim, wetsuit swim

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