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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The Details: Available sizes: 1–7 Materials: Wood pulp, sodium polyacrylate, polypropylene, polyethylene, adhesives, polyester, polyurethane elastics, polyolefin elastics, colorants, printing inks
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Jessica Booth, Parents, 6 Sep. 2024
With a diameter of 40mm, the drivers are constructed from polyether ether ketone and have diaphragms made from polyurethane.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
Like who cares? Fritz: One of those records was set by the German swimmer Paul Biedermann, who was competing in the Arena X-Glide suit–a suit with a unique, full polyurethane coating that effectively turned the wearer into a human seal.
—Outside Online, 24 July 2024
Bonus: The toe cap, reinforced with a panel made out of 60% polyester and 40% polyurethane, protects in a toes vs. log/picnic table/fire grill situation.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 18 Aug. 2024
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Jessica Booth, Parents, 6 Sep. 2024
With a diameter of 40mm, the drivers are constructed from polyether ether ketone and have diaphragms made from polyurethane.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
Like who cares? Fritz: One of those records was set by the German swimmer Paul Biedermann, who was competing in the Arena X-Glide suit–a suit with a unique, full polyurethane coating that effectively turned the wearer into a human seal.
—Outside Online, 24 July 2024
Bonus: The toe cap, reinforced with a panel made out of 60% polyester and 40% polyurethane, protects in a toes vs. log/picnic table/fire grill situation.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 18 Aug. 2024
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 8 Oct. 2024.
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