First Known Use: 1944
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polyurethane
polyurethane
noun poly·ure·thane \ˌpä-lē-ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌthān\
: a type of plastic that is used to make various products and especially to make a clear liquid that is spread on a surface (such as a wooden floor) and that becomes hard when it dries
Full 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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Examples of POLYURETHANE
- The floor will need two coats of polyurethane.
Origin of POLYURETHANE
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