urethane

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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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Recent Examples on the Web Latex is denser and heavier than urethane foam, in addition to being more durable, and often cooler. — Patricia Marx, The New Yorker, 20 June 2022 Nowadays, indoor climbing walls are primarily being built out of ¾-inch plywood, and holds are manufactured from urethane or resin. — Andrew Freeman, Outside Online, 21 May 2012 After opening his first shop in 1954 in Dana Point, California, with a total investment of $12,000, Alter was approached by Kent Doolitle, a Fiberglas representative who came by to show off a new material: urethane foam. — Andrew Freeman, Outside Online, 21 May 2012 Fitzroy rucksack is made of 10-ounce waxed canvas with a double urethane coating, an internal frame sheet and the brand’s signature Arkiv closure to ensure your stuff stays safe and out of the elements. — Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2022 Killing a few minutes on an adjacent tennis court, the women ride in lazy circles as a portable speaker blasts rap music, its heavy beat mixing with the scuffle of urethane wheels. — Houston Mitchell Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2021 The company is instructing dealers to remove and reinstall the windshields or apply additional urethane adhesive without charge. — Dave Sebastian, WSJ, 27 Sep. 2021 Ford indicated that the fix for the sunroof involves adding additional urethane adhesive to ensure the glass does not separate from the roof. — Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 27 Sep. 2021 An internal review group at Ford opened an investigation in June after a cracked windshield replacement revealed poor urethane adhesion, NHTSA documents show. — Dave Sebastian, WSJ, 27 Sep. 2021 See More

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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