Urethane Definition

yo͝orĭ-thān
noun
A white, crystalline compound, C3H7NO2, produced by the action of ammonia on ethyl carbonate or by heating urea nitrate and ethyl alcohol: it is used as a hypnotic and sedative, a solvent, etc.
Webster's New World
Any ester of carbamic acid.
Webster's New World

(organic chemistry, countable) Any compound of having this general structure.

Wiktionary

(informal) Polyurethane.

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Other Word Forms of Urethane

Noun

Singular:
urethane
Plural:
urethanes

Origin of Urethane

  • ur(o)– eth(yl) –ane

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Urethane Sentence Examples

  • When machined, these boards, especially the urethane insulation board, produce a fine dust.

  • You need to make a mold of this casting using a more permanent mold material such as silicone or urethane rubber.

  • Urethane bushes should be fitted and the original lever arm shock should be checked for wear in the spindle.

  • You can have an additional satin urethane coating added to most vinyl flooring to help protect your new floor from dirt and grime.

  • A capsule made of flexible urethane plastic is filled with pressurized air and inserted into the sole of the shoe.

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Words Starting With

UURURE

Words Ending With

ENEANE

Unscrambles

urethane

Words Starting With U and Ending With E

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With U8 Letter Words Ending With E