polypropylene

noun

poly·​pro·​pyl·​ene ˌpä-lē-ˈprō-pə-ˌlēn How to pronounce polypropylene (audio)
: any of various thermoplastic plastics or fibers that are polymers of propylene

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The entire bench is made from durable and weather-resistant polypropylene (a type of plastic) that promises not to rust, peel, or dent, according to the brand. Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024 This one comes in larger sizes and is made with polypropylene to present fading and weather damage. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2024 The Details: Available sizes: 1–7 Materials: Wood pulp, sodium polyacrylate, polypropylene, polyethylene, adhesives, polyester, polyurethane elastics, polyolefin elastics, colorants, printing inks Wetness indicator? Jessica Booth, Parents, 6 Sep. 2024 For years, Aeropress stuck with a basic plastic design, even when switching from the original polycarbonate construction to BPA-free copolyester in 2009 and polypropylene in 2014. New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for polypropylene 

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of polypropylene was in 1935

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“Polypropylene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polypropylene. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.

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