polypropylene
noun
poly·pro·pyl·ene
ˌpä-lē-ˈprō-pə-ˌlēn 
: any of various thermoplastic plastics or fibers that are polymers of propylene
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The material of the doormat’s surface is made of 100% polypropylene yarns.
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Lee Alisha Williams, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024
The polypropylene plastic pellets will also be cleaned up.
—Joe Kottke, NBC News, 2 Mar. 2024
Other types, including polyvinyl chloride or vinyl (PVC), polyamide nylon (PA), polypropylene (PP), and polystyrene (PS), which is typically used in plastic foam, were likely introduced to the water before it was packaged since the packaging was not made from these materials.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 16 Mar. 2024
They are made of thickened polypropylene and are two inches wide.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2023
Like the other rug on this list, it’s also crafted from a robust blend of polypropylene and polyester and can be cleaned with just a garden hose.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2024
Tips for Choosing the Right Washable Rug Material Most washable rugs are made from synthetic materials such as polyester, nylon, and polypropylene fibers.
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2024
Rugs made with acrylic, polyester, and polypropylene are considered synthetic rugs.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2024
Most of these alternative bags are made with non-woven polypropylene, which is not widely recycled in the United States and does not typically contain any post-consumer recycled materials.
—Emma Colton, Fox News, 24 Jan. 2024
Lee Alisha Williams, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024
The polypropylene plastic pellets will also be cleaned up.
—Joe Kottke, NBC News, 2 Mar. 2024
Other types, including polyvinyl chloride or vinyl (PVC), polyamide nylon (PA), polypropylene (PP), and polystyrene (PS), which is typically used in plastic foam, were likely introduced to the water before it was packaged since the packaging was not made from these materials.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 16 Mar. 2024
They are made of thickened polypropylene and are two inches wide.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2023
Like the other rug on this list, it’s also crafted from a robust blend of polypropylene and polyester and can be cleaned with just a garden hose.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2024
Tips for Choosing the Right Washable Rug Material Most washable rugs are made from synthetic materials such as polyester, nylon, and polypropylene fibers.
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2024
Rugs made with acrylic, polyester, and polypropylene are considered synthetic rugs.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2024
Most of these alternative bags are made with non-woven polypropylene, which is not widely recycled in the United States and does not typically contain any post-consumer recycled materials.
—Emma Colton, Fox News, 24 Jan. 2024
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“Polypropylene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polypropylene. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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