polyurethane
pronunciation
How to pronounce polyurethane in British English:
UK [ˌpɒliˈjʊərəθeɪn]
How to pronounce polyurethane in American English:
US [ˌpɑliˈjʊrəθeɪn]
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- Noun:
- any of various polymers containing the urethane radical; a wide variety of synthetic forms are made and used as adhesives or plastics or paints or rubber
Word Origin
- polyurethane (n.)
- 1944, from polymer + urethane.
Example
- 1. They 're made of polyurethane and not latex .
- 2. In hungary , the wanhua industrial group recently acquired a strategic stake in borsodchem , a leading polyurethane producer in central and eastern europe .
- 3. Condoms are usually made of latex , but some are made from polyurethane or lambskin .
- 4. Use a new latex or polyurethane condom every time you have sex .
- 5. If you have sex with a male partner , use a new latex or polyurethane condom or dental dam every time you have sex .