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 globally typical shoe sells for about $30 at large retail stores, and features a synthetic upper made from polyurethane and polyester, a high-density foam insole, a PU foam lining, a low-density EVA midsole and a TPR outsole.
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 4 June 2025
Unlike other Lululemon belt bags that are typically made from nylon, this option is crafted with a thermoplastic polyurethane material that is water resistant and can easily be cleaned.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
So come find me where motherland meets Mother Sea, let this tide carry us home, on wood, polyurethane, and soft top foam.
—Outside Online, 5 Mar. 2025
The core is the mat’s inner part, consisting of a polyethylene or polyurethane foam filling.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 4 June 2025
Unlike other Lululemon belt bags that are typically made from nylon, this option is crafted with a thermoplastic polyurethane material that is water resistant and can easily be cleaned.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
So come find me where motherland meets Mother Sea, let this tide carry us home, on wood, polyurethane, and soft top foam.
—Outside Online, 5 Mar. 2025
The core is the mat’s inner part, consisting of a polyethylene or polyurethane foam filling.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
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“Polyurethane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polyurethane. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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