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polyurethane
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pol·y·u·re·thane  (pl-yr-thn)
n.
Any of various resins, widely varying in flexibility, used in tough chemical-resistant coatings, adhesives, and foams.

poly·ure·thane adj.

polyurethane [ˌpɒlɪˈjʊərəˌθeɪn], polyurethan [ˌpɒlɪˈjʊərəˌθæn]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a class of synthetic materials made by copolymerizing an isocyanate and a polyhydric alcohol and commonly used as a foam (polyurethane foam) for insulation and packing, as fibres and hard inert coatings, and in a flexible form (polyurethane rubber) for diaphragms and seals

polyurethane  (pl-yr-thn)
Any of various synthetic resins used to make tough resistant coatings, adhesives, foams, and electrical insulation.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.polyurethane - 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
polyfoam, polyurethane foam - a foam made by adding water to polyurethane plastics
polymer - a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers
Translations
polyurethane [ˌpɒlɪˈjʊərɪθeɪn] Npoliuretano m
polyurethane [ˌpɒliˈjʊərəθeɪn] npolyuréthane m
polyurethane
nPolyurethan nt
polyurethane [ˌpɒlɪˈjʊərɪˌθeɪn] npoliuretano


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Prior to this appointment, Tainturier held various positions in the Elastegran Group, the European subsidiary of BASF polyurethanes, including sales and business management for Polyurethanes Specialties in France; general management of the Group Company in Turkey, and business management, polyurethanes insulation products for Europe-Middle East-Africa at the Elastogran headquarters in Lemforde, Germany.
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