polypropylene
noun
poly·pro·pyl·ene
ˌpä-lē-ˈprō-pə-ˌlēn 
: any of various thermoplastic plastics or fibers that are polymers of propylene
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The trim that frames the load area uses different grades of plastic, such as polypropylene.
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Jason Barlow, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
The researchers found 16 total plastic fibers and particles made of polypropylene, polyamide, nylon and polyethylene vinyl acetate.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Sep. 2024
The entire bench is made from durable and weather-resistant polypropylene (a type of plastic) that promises not to rust, peel, or dent, according to the brand.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024
This one comes in larger sizes and is made with polypropylene to present fading and weather damage.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2024
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Jason Barlow, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
The researchers found 16 total plastic fibers and particles made of polypropylene, polyamide, nylon and polyethylene vinyl acetate.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Sep. 2024
The entire bench is made from durable and weather-resistant polypropylene (a type of plastic) that promises not to rust, peel, or dent, according to the brand.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024
This one comes in larger sizes and is made with polypropylene to present fading and weather damage.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Polypropylene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polypropylene. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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