Definition of Polypropylene

1. Noun. A polymer of propylene used as a thermoplastic molding material.

Exact synonyms: Polypropene
Generic synonyms: Plastic

Definition of Polypropylene

1. Noun. A thermoplastic resin made by the polymerization of propylene - used for films, fibres, or moulding materials. Also known as polypropene. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Polypropylene

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Polypropylene

polypragmasy
polyprenol
polyprenol kinase
polyprenol reductase
polyprenols
polyprenyl
polyprenyl-4-hydroxybenzoate carboxylase
polypro
polyproline
polyprolines
polypropene
polypropenes
polypropenonitrile
polypropionate
polypropionates
polypropylene (current term)
polypropylenes
polyprotein
polyproteins
polyprotic
polyprotodonta
polyps
polypseudorotaxane
polypsis of the colon
polypteroidei
polypterus
polyptota
polyptoton
polyptotons
polyptych

Literary usage of Polypropylene

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. HVAC and Chemical Resistance Handbook for the Engineer and Architect: A ...by Tom Arimes by Tom Arimes (1994)
"If you have had good experience using polypropylene-lined pipe for hydrochloric or sulfuric acid, you should continue to do so. ..."

2. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"Unbreakable, transparent TPX cover, blue polypropylene body that no desiccant can ... polypropylene construction resists virtually all chemicals, even HF. ..."

3. Cotton Ginners Handbook edited by W. S. Anthony, William D. Mayfield (1995)
"This category includes all patterns of polypropylene, including two sheets, ... The rates of moisture gain for bales covered with polypropylene, burlap, ..."

4. Reusability of Facemasks During an Influenza Pandemic: Facing the Flu by Institute of Medicine (U. S.), National Academies Press (U.S.) (2006)
"Spun- bonded polypropylene is a fabric or structure in the category of ... polypropylene is one of five major commodity plastic resins now produced in large ..."

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