Polyurethane (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The floor finisher applied a coat of polyurethane to protect the wood from spills and scratches.
- Polyurethane foam is often used in furniture and bedding for its shock-absorbing properties.
- The painter used a polyurethane-based paint to give the metal surface a durable and glossy finish.
- To make the wood more resistant to water damage, the craftsman applied a layer of polyurethane varnish.
- The manufacturer used a flexible polyurethane adhesive to bond the rubber to the metal component.