Definition of polypropylene
: any of various thermoplastic plastics or fibers that are polymers of propylene
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Flexform Kafus Bio-Composites Elkhart, Indiana Flexform combines polypropylene with the rugged natural fibers of hemp and kenaf – a relative of the cotton plant – to create a lightweight, high-strength nonwoven moldable material.
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1935
First Known Use of polypropylene
1935
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Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about polypropylene
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