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 team found that brewing tea in a plastic bag made of polypropylene, a common tea bag material, released over a billion particles per milliliter of tea.
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Jenna Anderson, Health, 19 Jan. 2025
Low-loss polypropylene capacitors are used for top-tier transparency, alongside low-inductance resistors.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Cotton socks absorb moisture but don't release it as well as sweat-wicking fabrics like polyester, acrylic, polypropylene, or wool.56
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—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025
The printer ships with a single label roll, which uses polypropylene (PP) plastic for its 1.97-by-1.18-inch labels.
—PCMAG, 31 Jan. 2025
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Jenna Anderson, Health, 19 Jan. 2025
Low-loss polypropylene capacitors are used for top-tier transparency, alongside low-inductance resistors.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Cotton socks absorb moisture but don't release it as well as sweat-wicking fabrics like polyester, acrylic, polypropylene, or wool.56
4.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025
The printer ships with a single label roll, which uses polypropylene (PP) plastic for its 1.97-by-1.18-inch labels.
—PCMAG, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Polypropylene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polypropylene. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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