polyurethane

ˌpɒliˈjʊrəˌθeɪn

Definition

Definition of polyurethane - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

plastic

TECH.

synthetic material used in foams, coatings, waterproofing, and insulation

TECH.

Polyurethane is used for waterproof jackets and foam cushions.
The chair's padding contains polyurethane for extra comfort.
He sealed the workshop floor with a polyurethane layer.

plastic

polymer

resin

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synthetic material used in foams, coatings, waterproofing, and insulation

Expressions with polyurethane

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polyurethane foam

foam used for insulation and cushioning

Polyurethane foam insulates the walls effectively.

polyurethane reactive

adj.

applied to surfaces for protection or decoration

The polyurethane reactive coating enhances durability.

Origin of polyurethane

Greek, poly (many) + urethane (a chemical compound)

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skateboard wheel

skateboard part

small wheel made of polyurethane attached to a skateboard

urethane

informal

polyurethane used in foams and coatings

polyfoam

materials

foam created by adding water to polyurethane plastics

abbr.

abr: polyurethane

strong plastic material used in many products

PUR

abbr.

abr: Polyurethane Reactive

material used for strong glue or coatings

polyurethane foam

material

lightweight foam made from polyurethane plastics

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French:polyuréthane, ...
German:Polyurethan, ...
Italian:poliuretano, ...
Spanish:poliuretano, ...
Portuguese:poliuretano, ...
Chinese:聚氨酯, ...
Japanese:ポリウレタン, ...
Arabic:بولي يُوريثان, ...
Hebrew:פּוֹלִיאָוּרֵיתָן, ...
Russian:полиуретан, ...
Ukrainian:поліуретан, ...
Hindi:पॉलीयूरेथेन, ...
Bengali:পলিউরেথেন, ...
Catalan:poliuretà, ...
Czech:polyuretan, ...
Danish:polyurethan, ...
Dutch:polyurethaan, ...
Greek:πολυουρεθάνη, ...
Hungarian:poliuretán, ...
Khmer:ប៉ូលីយូរ៉េតាន, ...
Korean:폴리우레탄, ...
Persian:پلی‌یورتان, ...
Polish:poliuretan, ...
Portuguese (BR):poliuretano, ...
Romanian:poliuretan, ...
Swedish:polyuretan, ...
Thai:โพลียูรีเทน, ...
Turkish:poliüretan, ...
Vietnamese:polyurethane, ...

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