How to Use polyurethane in a Sentence
polyurethane
noun- The floor will need two coats of polyurethane.
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Some of the gussets are made with polyester and polyurethane film.
— Daley Quinn, Verywell Health, 13 Sep. 2023 -
The wood grain gleams now under a light coat of polyurethane.
— Susan Langenhennig, NOLA.com, 19 Jan. 2018 -
The polyurethane steering wheel spokes are snapped in place.
— Tribune News Service, cleveland, 10 Oct. 2020 -
It’s made of polyurethane leather and has gold-tone hardware.
— Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2023 -
Wear it in the rain and wear it in the cold, as the polyurethane is great in low temperatures.
— Tony Vaz, Popular Science, 17 Jan. 2020 -
It’s lined with polyurethane leather, giving it a more stylish look.
— Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2023 -
The show includes piles of phone books, covered in polyurethane resin and placed next to a lamp.
— Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2020 -
The whole thing is coated in a pebbled leather-like polyurethane.
— Megan Uy, House Beautiful, 31 Oct. 2019 -
The transparent knee-length look is made of polyurethane and has a striped pink snap front.
— Nicole Charky-Chami, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Sep. 2022 -
Off came the polyurethane coating on our white oak floors and the heavy curtains in the dining room.
— Lauren McBrayer, Good Housekeeping, 15 Aug. 2022 -
Sand the back smooth and then finish all surfaces with two coats of spray polyurethane.
— Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 26 Dec. 2020 -
After the stain dries, apply three coats of satin polyurethane.
— Elizabeth Gulino, House Beautiful, 30 Aug. 2019 -
The polyurethane Super-Birkis are the footwear of choice for many gardeners.
— Ebony Roberts, wsj.com, 17 Oct. 2023 -
Inside the ball is a high-tech three-ply polyurethane bladder.
— Popular Mechanics, 26 Jan. 2023 -
Set and dry, sand lightly and buff, then seal with a coat of polyurethane finish.
— Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2022 -
Both the collar and dog leash are made of a mix of polyurethane, cotton, polyester, and calfskin.
— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2021 -
The other two pull on Tyvek suits and polyurethane boot covers and run toward the barns.
— Wired, 5 Dec. 2019 -
Stain both sets of uprights and hinge blocks, and apply two coats of clear satin polyurethane to them.
— Richard Romanski, Popular Mechanics, 15 Feb. 2020 -
Seal them with caulk, polyurethane spray foam, steel wool, or copper mesh.
— Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 17 Oct. 2024 -
The footbed is polyurethane but features the same arch and metatarsal support as the classic design.
— Outside Online, 14 Mar. 2022 -
The logic board governs the electric motor (13) housed in the polyurethane rear wheel (14).
— Kevin Dupzyk, Popular Mechanics, 1 May 2018 -
Apply polyurethane to both dowels, then glue and screw the shorter dowel to the longer one.
— Roy Berendsohn and Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 28 Nov. 2020 -
Finish with a layer of clear polyurethane spray paint to make the wreath suitable for the outdoors.
— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2022 -
These gloves are made from 80% polyurethane and 20% polyester for an authentic feel.
— Chris Hachey, BGR, 10 June 2021 -
First, a mock-up of the sculpture was shaped, usually from light polyurethane foam.
— Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2022 -
The sleek appearance and polyurethane (PU) upholstery makes it the sports car of chairs.
— Scott Fishman, miamiherald, 18 June 2017 -
The hotel door opens and, fast as that, the sound of polyurethane clicking across concrete begins.
— Eddie Pells, Star Tribune, 23 May 2021 -
Clothes made from plastic fibers—PVC or polyurethane—and some synthetic fabrics should not be treated with dry cleaning solvents.
— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2024 -
Fake leather is manufactured by taking plastic, such as polyurethane or PVC, and treating it with various materials in a process that mimics the grain and feel of real leather.
— Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 1 Oct. 2024
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