polypropylene

noun

poly·​pro·​pyl·​ene ˌpä-lē-ˈprō-pə-ˌlēn How to pronounce polypropylene (audio)
: any of various thermoplastic plastics or fibers that are polymers of propylene

Examples of polypropylene in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Made of braided polypropylene and weighing only 2.34 pounds, the accent piece is kid- and pet-friendly, as well as UV- and weather-resistant. Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 6 May 2024 Thinner sturdy rugs can be made of jute, sisal, wool or polypropylene. Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 2 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for polypropylene 

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Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of polypropylene was in 1935

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“Polypropylene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polypropylene. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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