Examples of polyurethane in a Sentence

The floor will need two coats of polyurethane.

Recent Examples on the Web Floating phone pouches may be constructed with high-quality PVC or another high-performance material like thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), which is a little more elastic and durable than PVC. — Field & Stream, "Best Waterproof Phone Pouch: Smart Ways to Protect A Smartphone," 5 Jan. 2021 The band is made up of polycarbonate and thermoplastic polyurethane providing military-grade shock-resistance and superior protection. — Liv Birdsall, USA TODAY, "15 bestselling bands to buy for your Apple Watch," 26 Dec. 2020 The Swaygo Pit Pack’s slick nylon-polyurethane shell resists tearing, and its roll-down closure forms a waterproof seal that’ll keep your stuff dry even when totally submerged. — Rob Verger, Popular Science, "Going caving? Bring these essentials underground with you," 18 Dec. 2020 Moving up from the ear cup is a stainless steel headband which quickly moves into a polyurethane and kinit build. — Jacob Krol, CNN Underscored, "AirPods Max review: A high price for luxury performance," 17 Dec. 2020 Under Armour’s sports mask features a water-resistant outer shell, an antimicrobial inner layer to thwart any sweaty smells between uses, and a foam layer made from polyurethane that allows air to flow through but blocks sweat and moisture. — Claire Maldarelli, Popular Science, "Gifts for runners braving the cold," 5 Dec. 2020 The transparent version is made of thermoplastic polyurethane, which is more heavy-duty than the flexible plastic matte version. — Medea Giordano, Wired, "The Best Black Friday Deals Under $50," 28 Nov. 2020 As part of their performance Goodbye to Gravity, a local metal band, had set off sparklers which caught on the venue’s flammable polyurethane foam. — The Economist, "“Collective” follows tenacious investigative journalists in Romania," 24 Nov. 2020 Composed of three layers, the UA Sportsmask has a water-resistant polyester outer layer, a 100-percent polyurethane middle, and a soft, smooth inner layer made of 77-percent nylon and 23-percent spandex for wicking away moisture. — Corey Gaskin, Ars Technica, "Mask up! How to choose and maintain the best masks for use against COVID-19," 20 Nov. 2020

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