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

Even yogurt containers and margarine tubs — made of some of the most common plastic packaging materials, such as polypropylene — are being recycled at a rate of only 2% in the state, the report said. —Susanne Rust follow, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026

Common materials for outdoor rugs include polyester, jute, olefin, nylon, sisal, and polypropylene. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026

The polypropylene rug will handle rain, intense heat and humidity, sun, and more season after season. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026

Scientists can link individual petrochemical molecules to form polymers, which are long chains of repeating units that create materials such as polyethylene, polypropylene and polystyrene. —André O. Hudson, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026

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