urethane

noun

ure·thane | \ ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌthān

variants: or less commonly urethan \ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌthan

Definition of urethane

1a : a crystalline compound C₃H₇NO₂ that is the ethyl ester of carbamic acid and is used especially as a solvent and medicinally as an antineoplastic agent

b : an ester of carbamic acid other than the ethyl ester

2 : polyurethane

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Its annual revenue has doubled over the past year, to around $40 million, and the company now offers injection molding capabilities as well as sheet metal fabrication, urethane casting and computer numerical controlled machining. — Jennifer Smith, WSJ, "Custom-Parts Marketplace Xometry Raises $25 Million in New Funding," 10 July 2018 Underneath, the performer wears a full-body wicking suit, a carbon-fiber head mount held in place by a soft urethane skin, knee and elbow pads, biking gloves, and a mouth guard. — Michael Paulson, New York Times, "The Secret Life of Sven," 26 June 2018 Layers of several urethane molds were combined to create a single highly textured image at the same time crews constructed the sound wall. — Zahra Ahmad, azcentral, "Loop 101 expansion threatens gargantuan lizards decorating the Scottsdale freeway," 25 June 2018 The bags are made from an extra-durable thermoplastic urethane that resists tears and scratches. — Emily Reed, Outside Online, "Why I Love Collapsible Camping Gear," 18 June 2018 Due to last-minute engineering setbacks — three coats of urethane and gobs of glue have doubled the weight of the cardboard — the Fitchburg plane won’t fly on Tuesday. — Graham Ambrose, BostonGlobe.com, "In Fitchburg, a plane that’s not so simple," 11 June 2018 The lifelike deer was made of urethane resin and acrylic. — James Charisma, latimes.com, "The hyper-real world of sculptor Erick Swenson comes to life at Honolulu museum," 4 June 2018 Eggshell-white urethane-foam models—scanned to help create the patterns for the wood layers used in stack lamination—line shelves and lie scattered across worktables. — Mark Rozzo, Esquire, "Form Follows Freedom," 24 Oct. 2017 The Creeper is supported by three easy-rolling urethane casters. — Mark Maynard, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Helping hands for DIY in the garage," 2 Aug. 2017

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urethane

noun

ure·thane | \ ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌthān

variants: or urethan \-ˌthan

Medical Definition of urethane

1 : a crystalline compound C₃H₇NO₂ that is the ethyl ester of carbamic acid and is used especially as a solvent and in anesthetizing laboratory animals

— called also ethyl carbamate

2 : an ester of carbamic acid other than the ethyl ester