polypropylene

noun

poly·​pro·​pyl·​ene ˌpä-lē-ˈprō-pə-ˌlēn 

: any of various thermoplastic plastics or fibers that are polymers of propylene

Examples of polypropylene in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

It could be made to accommodate many of them, although current technology is limited to a few types – polyethylene and polypropylene, used in food containers and bottles – at an industrial scale. —Alexander Kaplitz, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2025

The linen is 100% polypropylene, which is a mildew-resistant synthetic that’s easy to clean and resists stains, fading, and water absorption. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2025

Some may be sealed with flexible plastics like polypropylene, or have a plastic coating on the string. —Caroline Hopkins Legaspi, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025

Tea bags made with materials like polypropylene take hundreds of years to break down. —Ivan Terzi, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for polypropylene

• antisubmarine
• catecholamine
• dichlorobenzene
• dimethylamine
• diphenylamine
• ethanolamine
• hydroxylamine
• isobutylene
• mercaptopurine
• nucleoprotein
• penicillamine
• phenothiazine