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pol•y•u•re•thane

Pronunciation: (pol"ē-yoor'u-thān", -yoo-reth'ān), [key]
—n. Chem.
a thermoplastic polymer containing the group NHCOO: used for padding and insulation in furniture, clothing, and packaging, and in the manufacture of resins for adhesives, elastomers, and fillers. Also,pol•y•u•re•thanPronunciation: (pol"ē-yoor'u-than"). [key]

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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