How to Use urethane in a Sentence

urethane

noun
  • The lifelike deer was made of urethane resin and acrylic.
    James Charisma, latimes.com, 4 June 2018
  • In the beginning with the urethane wheels and stuff, Kevin was one of the leaders.
    Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, 2 May 2017
  • The wheels are constructed of durable urethane and are designed for speed.
    Popular Science, 29 June 2020
  • The backs of the door grab-bars are covered in a supple urethane that feels like ultrasuede.
    John Phillips, Car and Driver, 28 Nov. 2022
  • The shoulder bit was one piece of urethane casting with the forearms being made up of two to three different pieces.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Aug. 2023
  • It’s made from cast iron with a smooth, rust-resistant urethane finish.
    Roy Berendson, Popular Mechanics, 11 Nov. 2020
  • Owing to its urethane bushings, the ride is not quiet, either.
    Barry Winfield, Car and Driver, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Some bus and truck fleets are equipped with urethane shields, for about $1,400 per wheel, that can sweep fallen people aside, said Chris Ferrone, an expert hired by the Lees.
    Mike Lindblom, The Seattle Times, 26 Oct. 2018
  • Then in the ‘80s, the urethane wheel came into existence for skateboarding.
    Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Due to last-minute engineering setbacks — three coats of urethane and gobs of glue have doubled the weight of the cardboard — the Fitchburg plane won’t fly on Tuesday.
    Graham Ambrose, BostonGlobe.com, 11 June 2018
  • Rough-hewn logs and fieldstone have been fashioned from high-density urethane foam.
    David Gilbert, The New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2020
  • Each pair is made of durable PVC and has metal speed lace eyelets, nylon core urethane wheels, and aluminum alloy trucks and baseplates.
    L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2023
  • It’s made from cast iron with a smooth, rust-resistant urethane finish and certainly durable enough to provide a lifetime of use–and then some.
    Paige Szmodis, Popular Mechanics, 1 Aug. 2022
  • The other is definitely visible, which is a cast urethane that's on the side wall called Algal Wall.
    Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 2 June 2021
  • The Creeper is supported by three easy-rolling urethane casters.
    Mark Maynard, sandiegouniontribune.com, 2 Aug. 2017
  • Underneath, the performer wears a full-body wicking suit, a carbon-fiber head mount held in place by a soft urethane skin, knee and elbow pads, biking gloves, and a mouth guard.
    Michael Paulson, New York Times, 26 June 2018
  • All boards come with sturdy urethane wheels and a colorful frame of your choosing, including prints like red and blue flames or a starry sky.
    Sara Hendricks, USA TODAY, 25 June 2020
  • The first is that it’s equipped with a Timbren axle-less suspension with progressive rubber springs and urethane bushings.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2022
  • The bags are made from an extra-durable thermoplastic urethane that resists tears and scratches.
    Emily Reed, Outside Online, 18 June 2018
  • Mack’s earplugs are minimalistic orange nuggets of squishy, dense urethane foam that expand to fill any gap sound waves could sneak through.
    John Kennedy, Popular Science, 3 Jan. 2020
  • Also included are a rear wiper/washer, 5.0-inch-wide aluminum wheels, and a new rear spoiler that's molded of soft urethane.
    Csaba Csere, Car and Driver, 18 Nov. 2020
  • The Platinum Shield option is the most heavy-duty of the brand’s choices due to its urethane coating, which makes the cover extra weather-resistant.
    Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2023
  • At temperatures in the low single digits, vinyl turns hard as urethane, and Stock’s hat rolled down the hill with the destructive momentum of a bowling ball.
    Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 13 Nov. 2020
  • Latex is denser and heavier than urethane foam, in addition to being more durable, and often cooler.
    Patricia Marx, The New Yorker, 20 June 2022
  • But by the 1960s, rubber gave way to urethane skins and synthetic resin cores, according to multiple accounts of the golf ball's evolution.
    Josh Peter, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2019
  • The toe and heel of the boot are wrapped in thermoplastic urethane (TPU) to protect these abrasion-prone areas, and there’s a hard lip at the heel to facilitate pushing them off with your other foot.
    Chris Meehan, Popular Mechanics, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Eggshell-white urethane-foam models—scanned to help create the patterns for the wood layers used in stack lamination—line shelves and lie scattered across worktables.
    Mark Rozzo, Esquire, 24 Oct. 2017
  • The boots, covered with urethane foam and painted to look like ostrich skin, were molded onto a steel frame that could be disassembled and reassembled.
    Scott Huddleston, ExpressNews.com, 26 Dec. 2019
  • Roller skates were transformed by the urethane wheel—originally designed for skateboards—which offered a much smoother outdoor ride.
    Dallas News, 25 Mar. 2021
  • That said, it’s still built to take a beatdown, with impact plates under the inserts to reduce snapping, precisely rolled edges to reduce chipping, and urethane sidewalls to absorb bumps in the road.
    Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 25 Jan. 2023

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