polypropylene
noun
poly·pro·pyl·ene ˌpä-lē-ˈprō-pə-ˌlēn 
: any of various thermoplastic plastics or fibers that are polymers of propylene
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web LyondellBasell, the world’s largest producer of polypropylene, a type of plastic, said in its annual earnings report that high demand and a tight market contributed to record profits in 2021. 
Paige Mcglauflin, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2022 While traditional plastic straws are made of polypropylene, a growing number of straws and other single-use plastic products are being made of biodegradable or compostable plastics like polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) and polylactic acid (PLA). Elliot Lewis, NBC News, 30 July 2022 Microplastics were found in 11 out of a total of 13 cases –with the most abundant particles being polypropylene and polyethylene terephthalate (PET), often used in plastic packaging and bottles, respectively. Wyatte Grantham-philips, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2022 And, the magnetic polypropylene pin will make sure your weights stay secure and intact. Kelsey Mulvey, Men's Health, 2 Aug. 2022 With its five layers of durable meltblown polypropylene and cotton, each mask provides 95% to 99% filtration efficiency, per Vida’s lab testing. Malia Griggs, SELF, 22 July 2022 Its polypropylene construction makes this a durable tool as well, while still remaining flexible enough to flex and bend to fit the gutter shape. Alex Rennie, Popular Mechanics, 12 June 2022 Woven from a coated polypropylene material, the water-resistant storage bags are heavy duty. Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 17 Mar. 2022 The 100% polypropylene flat-weave material is easy to clean with a garden hose. Lily Gray, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2022 See More
Paige Mcglauflin, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2022 While traditional plastic straws are made of polypropylene, a growing number of straws and other single-use plastic products are being made of biodegradable or compostable plastics like polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) and polylactic acid (PLA). Elliot Lewis, NBC News, 30 July 2022 Microplastics were found in 11 out of a total of 13 cases –with the most abundant particles being polypropylene and polyethylene terephthalate (PET), often used in plastic packaging and bottles, respectively. Wyatte Grantham-philips, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2022 And, the magnetic polypropylene pin will make sure your weights stay secure and intact. Kelsey Mulvey, Men's Health, 2 Aug. 2022 With its five layers of durable meltblown polypropylene and cotton, each mask provides 95% to 99% filtration efficiency, per Vida’s lab testing. Malia Griggs, SELF, 22 July 2022 Its polypropylene construction makes this a durable tool as well, while still remaining flexible enough to flex and bend to fit the gutter shape. Alex Rennie, Popular Mechanics, 12 June 2022 Woven from a coated polypropylene material, the water-resistant storage bags are heavy duty. Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 17 Mar. 2022 The 100% polypropylene flat-weave material is easy to clean with a garden hose. Lily Gray, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1935, in the meaning defined above