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

Cotton or linen blends work if treated with a water-repellant finish (like Scotchgard), while Polyester, nylon, or olefin (polypropylene) are strong, budget-friendly, and inherently stain resistant. —Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025

Microplastics are tiny plastic fragments, less than five millimeters long, derived from the breakdown of larger plastics or manufactured at that size for commercial use; common polymers include polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, and polystyrene. —Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025

And this spacer yarn could be polyester, nylon, polypropylene, viscose, acrylic, cotton, wool or a combination thereof, per the patent filing. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 12 Aug. 2025

The mesh covering is made of polypropylene and is designed to replicate the humidity of Sumatra, Arnold said. —Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant, 11 Aug. 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