polyurethane
verbEtymology From poly- + urethane.
1
To coat (a floor etc.) with polyurethane.
polyurethane
nounEtymology From poly- + urethane.
1
Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Any of various polymeric resins containing urethane links; used in many industrial and domestic applications.
- Firefighters were hampered by toxic fumes from polyurethane mattresses and overstuffed furniture.1977 December 31, “One Person Dies in Castro Baths Fire”, in Gay Community News, volume 4, number 26, page 3:
- Synonyms
- PUR
- Derived terms
- nonpolyurethane, poly skin, thermoplastic polyurethane