polypropylene

noun

poly·​pro·​pyl·​ene ˌpä-lē-ˈprō-pə-ˌlēn How to pronounce polypropylene (audio)
: any of various thermoplastic plastics or fibers that are polymers of propylene

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The customer favorite is forged from iron, polypropylene, and wood, and provides a haven from wind, rain, and sun. — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026 Niutech explained the technology can process polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene and nylon, either separately or in mixed streams. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026 Fabric types that have effective moisture-wicking properties include polyester, polypropylene and nylon. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026 Its price point, however, reflects its use of synthetic fibers—polypropylene, to be exact. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for polypropylene

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1935, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of polypropylene was in 1935

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“Polypropylene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polypropylene. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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