polypropylene

noun

poly·​pro·​pyl·​ene ˌpä-lē-ˈprō-pə-ˌlēn 

: any of various thermoplastic plastics or fibers that are polymers of propylene

Examples of polypropylene in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Back in the 1970s, during the oil crisis, scientists were exploring the thermal decomposition of polymers – especially polyethylene and polypropylene – as a means of reclaiming hydrocarbons. —New Atlas, 23 June 2025

The low pile makes for easy cleaning—just hose it down if needed—and the polypropylene outdoor material ensures its durability over time, even in a sunny spot. —Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 12 June 2025

According to Eco Standard, polyester, acrylics, nylon and polypropylene are synthetic fibers and make up 70% of the fiber market. —Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025

Use Paper Tea Bags or Loose-Leaf Tea Commercial tea bags made with polypropylene can shed billions of microplastic particles. —Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 16 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for polypropylene

• antisubmarine
• catecholamine
• dichlorobenzene
• dimethylamine
• diphenylamine
• ethanolamine
• hydroxylamine
• isobutylene
• mercaptopurine
• nucleoprotein
• penicillamine
• phenothiazine