polyurethane
noun
poly·ure·thane ˌpä-lē-ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌthān 
: any of various polymers that contain NHCOO linkages and are used especially in flexible and rigid foams, elastomers, and resins (as for coatings)
Example Sentences
The floor will need two coats of polyurethane.
Recent Examples on the Web Off came the polyurethane coating on our white oak floors and the heavy curtains in the dining room. 
Lauren Mcbrayer, Good Housekeeping, 15 Aug. 2022 Depending on how the floor has ambered in color, a polyurethane with a stain color mixed in might be the way to go. Mark Philben, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2022 Most silicon/rubber/polyurethane cases provide ample heat dissipation for smartphones that are functioning properly. Ken Colburn, The Arizona Republic, 22 Aug. 2022 All of that eliminates the need for toxic materials like glues, polyester, polyurethane foams, and chemical fire retardants. Mike Richard, Men's Health, 15 Aug. 2022 The surface of a professional-grade cornhole board — two feet wide and four feet long, give or take a quarter-inch, and made of birch or oak with a polyurethane finish — can change texture with the temperature. Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2022 Their thick thermoplastic polyurethane frames are sturdy and durable, and feature temples that are actually made of wire mesh to increase breathability. Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 27 July 2022 Soaker hoses can be made from recycled rubber, polyurethane, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or vinyl. James Fitzgerald, Popular Mechanics, 2 Aug. 2022 Garden hoses come in a variety of materials, including polyurethane, rubber, vinyl, and stainless steel. Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2022 See More
Lauren Mcbrayer, Good Housekeeping, 15 Aug. 2022 Depending on how the floor has ambered in color, a polyurethane with a stain color mixed in might be the way to go. Mark Philben, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2022 Most silicon/rubber/polyurethane cases provide ample heat dissipation for smartphones that are functioning properly. Ken Colburn, The Arizona Republic, 22 Aug. 2022 All of that eliminates the need for toxic materials like glues, polyester, polyurethane foams, and chemical fire retardants. Mike Richard, Men's Health, 15 Aug. 2022 The surface of a professional-grade cornhole board — two feet wide and four feet long, give or take a quarter-inch, and made of birch or oak with a polyurethane finish — can change texture with the temperature. Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2022 Their thick thermoplastic polyurethane frames are sturdy and durable, and feature temples that are actually made of wire mesh to increase breathability. Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 27 July 2022 Soaker hoses can be made from recycled rubber, polyurethane, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or vinyl. James Fitzgerald, Popular Mechanics, 2 Aug. 2022 Garden hoses come in a variety of materials, including polyurethane, rubber, vinyl, and stainless steel. Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use
1939, in the meaning defined above