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urethane

urethane
Noun

This term refers to a specific chemical compound used primarily in industrial and home improvement contexts. It is most frequently encountered in the context of "urethane coatings" or "urethane finishes," where it is prized for its ability to create a hard, transparent, and scratch-resistant layer over wood or metal.

As a chemical substance and material, it is treated as an uncountable noun. It describes the mass of the material rather than individual units, meaning it does not have a plural form in standard technical or commercial usage.

Meanings

Nounurethane

A synthetic resin used in the manufacture of plastics, coatings, and foams, characterized by its durability and flexibility.

The floor was coated with a high-gloss urethane finish to prevent scratches.

Examples

The floor was finished with a high-gloss urethane for extra durability.

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The floor was finished with a high-gloss urethane for extra durability.

I think we should use a urethane sealant to keep the water out.

Business

I think we should use a urethane sealant to keep the water out.

The car body is coated in a clear urethane to protect the paint from scratches.

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The car body is coated in a clear urethane to protect the paint from scratches.

This mattress is made from a high-density urethane foam.

Health

This mattress is made from a high-density urethane foam.

Is this table top urethane or just a standard lacquer?

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Is this table top urethane or just a standard lacquer?

The industrial rollers are cast from a hard urethane to resist abrasion.

Business

The industrial rollers are cast from a hard urethane to resist abrasion.

Apply the urethane in thin layers to avoid bubbles in the finish.

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Apply the urethane in thin layers to avoid bubbles in the finish.

The adhesive is a fast-curing urethane that bonds metal to plastic.

Business

The adhesive is a fast-curing urethane that bonds metal to plastic.

I wonder if a urethane coating would make these shoes waterproof.

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I wonder if a urethane coating would make these shoes waterproof.

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