polyurethane
poly·ure·thane
noun \ˌpä-lē-ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌthān\Definition of POLYURETHANE
: any of various polymers that contain NHCOO linkages and are used especially in flexible and rigid foams, elastomers, and resins (as for coatings)
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- The floor will need two coats of polyurethane.
Origin of POLYURETHANE
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First Known Use: 1944
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