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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The core is the mat’s inner part, consisting of a polyethylene or polyurethane foam filling.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
But some social media users have pointed out how the medallions closely resemble polyurethane architectural appliqués sold on the Chinese online marketplace Alibaba for as little as $1 to $5 each (before tariffs).
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
As a dedicated low-frequency driver, this new dynamic driver has a glass speaker dome and a polyurethane diaphragm, bringing a new flavor of bass presentation while keeping all the strengths of Campfire’s dual-magnet line.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The Hungry Fungi The team exposed the fastest-growing fungi to small dishes filled with polyurethane, a common plastic, and noted if and how fast the fungi would consume it.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
But some social media users have pointed out how the medallions closely resemble polyurethane architectural appliqués sold on the Chinese online marketplace Alibaba for as little as $1 to $5 each (before tariffs).
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
As a dedicated low-frequency driver, this new dynamic driver has a glass speaker dome and a polyurethane diaphragm, bringing a new flavor of bass presentation while keeping all the strengths of Campfire’s dual-magnet line.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The Hungry Fungi The team exposed the fastest-growing fungi to small dishes filled with polyurethane, a common plastic, and noted if and how fast the fungi would consume it.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 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 29 May. 2025.
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