Urethane: meaning, definitions and examples

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urethane

 

[ หˆjสŠษ™rษชฮธeษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical compound

Urethanes are a class of chemical compounds that contain the isocyanate functional group. They are commonly used in the production of plastics, foams, and coatings due to their durability and resistance to wear.

Synonyms

isocyanate compound, polyurethane, urea derivative.

Examples of usage

  • The urethane coating protects the surface from scratches.
  • He used a urethane-based adhesive for the project.
  • Urethanes are found in many household products.
  • The upholstery was made from high-quality urethane.

Translations

Translations of the word "urethane" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น uretano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเฅ‚เคฐเฅ‡เคฅเฅ‡เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Urethaan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ uretana

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒั€ะตั‚ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uretanu

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฆใƒฌใ‚ฟใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท urรฉthane

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ uretano

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รผrethanฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฐ๋ ˆํƒ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠูˆุฑูŠุซุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uretan

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uretan

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่šๆฐจ้…ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ uretana

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบretan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัƒั€ะตะฐั‚ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒ”แƒ—แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uretana

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ uretano

Etymology

The term 'urethane' is derived from the root 'urea' coupled with the Greek word 'thanatos,' meaning 'death.' This nomenclature was established as urea was initially involved in the process of forming urethanes. Urethanes were first described in the late 18th century but became prevalent in the 20th century with the development of synthetic materials. The versatility of urethanes has led to their widespread use in various industries, including automotive, construction, and healthcare. This evolution reflects significant advancements in chemical manufacturing processes and materials science, allowing for the production of durable and flexible products tailored for diverse applications.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,375, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.