English word polyurethane comes from English poly- (Many. Polymer.), English urethane
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| poly- | English (eng) | Many. Polymer. |
| urethane | English (eng) | (informal) Polyurethane.. (organic chemistry, countable) Any compound of having this general structure.. (organic compound, uncountable) A white crystalline organic compound, ethyl-carbamate, NH2COOC2H5, used in the synthesis of other organic compounds. |
| polyurethane | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Any of various polymeric resins containing urethane links; used in very many industrial and domestic applications. |