isocyanate
noun
iso·cy·a·nate
ˌī-sō-ˈsī-ə-ˌnāt 
-nət
: an ester of isomeric cyanic acid used especially in plastics and adhesives
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If all goes as planned, Sadara will crank out multiple tons of the glycol ethers, isocyanates and other chemicals used in everything from golf balls and gum to sofas and soaps.
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Javier Blas, Bloomberg.com, 2 July 2017
Javier Blas, Bloomberg.com, 2 July 2017
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“Isocyanate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isocyanate. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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