polyurethane
noun
poly·ure·thane
ˌpä-lē-ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌthān 
: any of various polymers that contain NHCOO linkages and are used especially in flexible and rigid foams, elastomers, and resins (as for coatings)
Examples of polyurethane in a Sentence
The floor will need two coats of polyurethane.
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The sound box had a teardrop shape, just a couple of inches deep, with a golden-brown polyurethane finish that darkened to black at the edges.
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Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026
Inside the cafe, the tables were covered in brightly colored polyurethane tablecloths, also covered with flowers.
—Roxane Gay, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The ream claims the process is effective across multiple plastic types, including difficult-to-recycle materials such as nylon and polyurethane, marking a significant advance over existing upcycling methods that are largely limited to PET.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
The handlebar attaches to the scale with a retractable thermoplastic polyurethane cord and features a USB-C port on top for charging the scale's 1,000 mAh battery, which promises five months of power between charges.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
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Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026
Inside the cafe, the tables were covered in brightly colored polyurethane tablecloths, also covered with flowers.
—Roxane Gay, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The ream claims the process is effective across multiple plastic types, including difficult-to-recycle materials such as nylon and polyurethane, marking a significant advance over existing upcycling methods that are largely limited to PET.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
The handlebar attaches to the scale with a retractable thermoplastic polyurethane cord and features a USB-C port on top for charging the scale's 1,000 mAh battery, which promises five months of power between charges.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
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“Polyurethane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polyurethane. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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