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.
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But perhaps the biggest single improvement over the old Defender also represents something of a surprising choice: the use of lower durometer polyurethane bushings.
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Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 8 May 2024
It's filled with 100% polyurethane, and the pillowcase is removable as well as machine-washable.
—Jacqueline Laurean Yates, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2024
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Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 8 May 2024
It's filled with 100% polyurethane, and the pillowcase is removable as well as machine-washable.
—Jacqueline Laurean Yates, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Polyurethane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polyurethane. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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