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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Swimmers were allowed to wear polyurethane suits, providing swimmers, especially those with large bodies, a huge advantage. —

Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024 Fusion tech, a robot directly blasts the soles with a liquid polyurethane that solidifies within seconds, creating a bond that’s three times as strong as normal glue. —

Jeff Wilser, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024 The Mach 1 boots also use a polyurethane plastic with a thickness adjusted to enhance vibration damping and stability. —

Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024 Everything from polyurethane foams with formaldehyde and TCEP (a flame retardant) to phthalates can end up in nonorganic mattresses, off-gassing into your home. —

Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for polyurethane