urethane

noun

ure·thane ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌthān

variants or less commonly urethan

ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌthan

: 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

: an ester of carbamic acid other than the ethyl ester

: polyurethane

Examples of urethane in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web View Photos There are a few concessions to modern engineering and consumer tastes, namely the extra pistons on the front brake calipers and urethane suspension bushings on the front axle that improve wheel control on the road. —

Clifford Atiyeh, Car and Driver, 16 Aug. 2023 He's lasted in the bowling industry over 40 years, despite decades of decline Inside of All Star Bowl, south of 10th Street, east of North Shortridge Road, a familiar sequence of sounds unravels: the distinctive thud of a three-holed urethane ball dropped to the floor, the boom before pins fall. —

Daniela Franco Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 24 June 2022 Each pair is made of durable PVC and has metal speed lace eyelets, nylon core urethane wheels, and aluminum alloy trucks and baseplates. —

L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2023 The shoulder bit was one piece of urethane casting with the forearms being made up of two to three different pieces. —

Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Aug. 2023 Then in the ‘80s, the urethane wheel came into existence for skateboarding. —

Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Aug. 2023 Butcher block Whether your butcher block counter is finished with urethane or a natural oil or wax, stay away from harsh chemicals when cleaning it, says Paul Timmins, president of Baltimore Fallen Lumber. —

Maya Pottiger, Washington Post, 24 May 2023 Inside of All Star Bowl, south of 10th Street, east of North Shortridge Road, a familiar sequence of sounds unravels: the distinctive thud of a three-holed urethane ball dropped to the floor, the boom before pins fall. —

Brandon Drenon, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Jan. 2022 Hot plastic, either urethane or surlyn is injected, creating a durable, dimpled coating around the core. —

Jeff Harper, chicagotribune.com, 11 Mar. 2021 See More

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