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

Unifi specializes in recycled polyester yarn under the Repreve brand, Avgol makes nonwoven polypropylene fiber. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

Choose ones made from BPA-free, odorless, and chemically inert polypropylene. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

When coated onto a polypropylene separator with graphene, the material formed a thin interfacial layer that readily absorbed electrolyte while suppressing polysulfide migration. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026

The Helix is made from recycled polypropylene, with the company focused on reducing waste that comes from upsizing pots as a plant outgrows its surroundings. — New Atlas, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for polypropylene

• acetylcysteine
• antisubmarine
• dichlorobenzene
• dimethylamine
• diphenylamine
• ethanolamine
• hydroxylamine
• isobutylene
• isoleucine
• mercaptopurine
• methylcholanthrene
• norepinephrine