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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The Balenciaga Reptile Sneaker is made completely free of leather, instead using polyurethane and polyester to make up the multi-layered sneaker.
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Riley Jones For Footwear News, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
Specializing in polyurethanes and epoxies, the company has since built, among other things, transparent body shields for the US Army, coatings of fuel tank plates for Boeing airplanes, and the outer layers of multiple brands of golf balls.
—Alex Prewitt, WIRED, 17 Oct. 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
The body is made with a comfortable cotton and elastane material while the leakproof layer has three layers of 100% polyester, including one that has a thermoplastic polyurethane coating.
—Gabrielle Kassel, Allure, 29 Sep. 2024
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Riley Jones For Footwear News, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
Specializing in polyurethanes and epoxies, the company has since built, among other things, transparent body shields for the US Army, coatings of fuel tank plates for Boeing airplanes, and the outer layers of multiple brands of golf balls.
—Alex Prewitt, WIRED, 17 Oct. 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
The body is made with a comfortable cotton and elastane material while the leakproof layer has three layers of 100% polyester, including one that has a thermoplastic polyurethane coating.
—Gabrielle Kassel, Allure, 29 Sep. 2024
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“Polyurethane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polyurethane. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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