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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According to Harrington, lemon or citrus oil can help restore depth and shine—but only on floors where the polyurethane has worn off over time.
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Saltgator offers its own system-specific SoftGel material, although the company is quick to point out that the system is also compatible with substances such as soft PVC, two-part silicone, and dual-component polyurethane.
—New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2025
Naturepedic is our go-to mattress brand for sustainably made, eco-friendly products made without flame retardants, polyurethane foam, and a whole host of other toxins that can be found in the mattress market.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2025
In a first, scientists at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering have created a new kind of polyurethane by mixing lignin, a material found in plant cell walls, along with carbon dioxide.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2025
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Saltgator offers its own system-specific SoftGel material, although the company is quick to point out that the system is also compatible with substances such as soft PVC, two-part silicone, and dual-component polyurethane.
—New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2025
Naturepedic is our go-to mattress brand for sustainably made, eco-friendly products made without flame retardants, polyurethane foam, and a whole host of other toxins that can be found in the mattress market.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2025
In a first, scientists at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering have created a new kind of polyurethane by mixing lignin, a material found in plant cell walls, along with carbon dioxide.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for polyurethane
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“Polyurethane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polyurethane. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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