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Definition of Polyurethanes
1. polyurethane [n] - See also: polyurethane
Medical Definition of Polyurethanes
1. A group of thermoplastic or thermosetting polymers containing polyisocyanate; they may be hard and glossy forms; drawn into fibres; elastomeric or rubbery and flexible, or rigid foams. Used as rubber, for coatings, as fibres and foams; also used complexed in other polymers. Synonym: ostamer; spandex; urethane rubber (or elastomer). (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Polyurethanes
Literary usage of Polyurethanes
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Innovative Materials and Equipment for Pavement Surface Repairs: Summary of by Kelly L. Smith (1994)
"A study in Great Britain indicates that polyurethanes were very elastic materials
and provided good performance; however, poor performance was exhibited by ..."
2. Guide to Cleaner Technologies: Organic Coating Replacements by Douglas Williams, Paul Randall (1994)
"Epoxies and polyurethanes are the most common two-component coating systems.
Polyisocyanates serve as the crosslinking agents for polyurethanes (Wicks, ..."
3. Hydroponics Nutrient Film Techniques: January 1984-March 1994 edited by Henry Gilbert (1994)
"Language: English Descriptors: Valerianella locusta; Hydroponics; Mats; Recycling;
polyurethanes; Cultivation; Techniques 87 NAL Call No: 80 AC82 Growth ..."
4. Life-cycle Assessment in Building and Construction by Shpresa Kotaji, Agnes Schuurmans, Suzy Edwards (2003)
"She joined ICI polyurethanes (now Huntsman polyurethanes) in 1988 in the Research
and Development Team, where she worked on developing CFC-free polyurethane ..."
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