noun
- plural of urethane; synthetic compounds used in making plastics, foams, and coatings
Usage: chemistry; industrial
Examples
- The factory produces various urethanes for the automotive industry.
- These urethanes provide excellent insulation properties.
- The coating contains specialized urethanes for durability.
- Different urethanes are used in foam manufacturing.
- The chemist analyzed several urethanes in the laboratory.
- Urethanes are commonly found in adhesives and sealants.