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)
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The floor will need two coats of polyurethane.
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Austrian company Tubolito is known for manufacturing bicycle inner tubes from TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane), a high-tech material originally used for smartphone speaker membranes.
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Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 8 May 2026
The team converted plastics such as PET bottles, nylon, and polyurethane into chemical feedstocks that helped drive the production of anilines, an important class of industrial compounds.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
Paint exposed wood with an oil or polyurethane-based paint.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 5 May 2026
Even spray polyurethane is taking a hit.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
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Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 8 May 2026
The team converted plastics such as PET bottles, nylon, and polyurethane into chemical feedstocks that helped drive the production of anilines, an important class of industrial compounds.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
Paint exposed wood with an oil or polyurethane-based paint.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 5 May 2026
Even spray polyurethane is taking a hit.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for polyurethane
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“Polyurethane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polyurethane. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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