urethane

urethane Definition

ure·thane (yo̵or′ə t̸hān′)

noun

a white, crystalline compound, CHNO, 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.
any ester of carbamic acid

Etymology: Fr uréthane < urée, urea + éther (< L aether: see ether) + -ane, -ane

urethane Usage Examples

Converse of object

base: The majority of peelable masks are latex-based, but the range also includes vinyl, silicone and urethane based chemistries.

Adjective modifier

rigid: Constructed with an innovative blend of resin and high density rigid urethane, these trays are approximately 40 % lighter than stone trays.

Modifies a noun

foam: The pads are made of 100 % urethane foam that is encapsulated in skin friendly polyurethane pouch.
resin: Filling a big horse mold with filled urethane resin through a thin leg may present a problem.
insulation: When machined, these boards, especially the urethane insulation board, produce a fine dust.
rubber: You need to make a mold of this casting using a more permanent mold material such as silicone or urethane rubber.
board: When machined, these boards, especially the urethane insulation board, produce a fine dust.
bush: Urethane bushes should be fitted and the original lever arm shock should be checked for wear in the spindle.

Noun used with modifier

density: The outer layer is then backed up with a high density urethane foam to add stiffness and impact resistance.
%: The pads are made of 100 % urethane foam that is encapsulated in skin friendly polyurethane pouch.

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