polyurethane
noun
poly·ure·thane
ˌpä-lē-ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌthān 
: any of various polymers that contain NHCOO linkages and are used especially in flexible and rigid foams, elastomers, and resins (as for coatings)
Examples of polyurethane in a Sentence
The floor will need two coats of polyurethane.
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Raising two 10’ x 10’ sections of garage floor that sunk two inches into the ground using the polyurethane injection method would cost around $800-$1200, Smith said.
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Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Next-gen leather materials made from mycelium, bacterial cellulose or grain waste like Mycoworks’ Reishi or Uncaged Innovations’ protein leather, for instance, generate a fraction of the carbon emissions of cowhide leather or polyurethane.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
The exterior is a tough polyester material coated with a thermoplastic polyurethane that’s both durable and sleek in a cool minimalist way.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
The interlocked molecules were chemically bonded into a polyurethane gel reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals (tiny, strong fibers).
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
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Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Next-gen leather materials made from mycelium, bacterial cellulose or grain waste like Mycoworks’ Reishi or Uncaged Innovations’ protein leather, for instance, generate a fraction of the carbon emissions of cowhide leather or polyurethane.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
The exterior is a tough polyester material coated with a thermoplastic polyurethane that’s both durable and sleek in a cool minimalist way.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
The interlocked molecules were chemically bonded into a polyurethane gel reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals (tiny, strong fibers).
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for polyurethane
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“Polyurethane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polyurethane. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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