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polypropylene

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
Related topics: Plastics
pol·y·pro·py·lene /ˌpɒlɪˈprəʊpəliːn $ ˌpɑːliˈproʊ-/ noun [uncountable]  HCPa hard light plastic material 聚丙烯
Examples from the Corpus
polypropyleneBracken Twist is a stunning new Tufted range of 12 colours, manufactured in 50% wool, 50% polypropylene.Netting is likely to be made from either polypropylene or polythene.The oil tank is made from polypropylene and is not part of the main frame.How powerful is polypropylene reinforced cement?Neste Chemicals has developed a new polypropylene grade with an extremely high degree of clarity.The Plaque Attacker is made of polypropylene - a strong flexible substance which is inert.Boxes are available made of clear polycarbonate, opaque polypropylene or metal.It is usually associated with rows of back-to-back closed binning or open shelving with steel or polypropylene tote-boxes.
Origin polypropylene (1900-2000) poly- + propylene type of gas ((19-21 centuries))
pol·y·pro·py·lene nounChineseSyllable
Corpus material a hard light plastic


polypropylene
polypropylene /ˌpɒlɪˈprəʊpəliːn, ˌpɒlɪˈprəʊpɪliːn $ ˌpɑːliˈproʊ-/ noun [uncountable]
 Date: 1900-2000
 Origin: poly- + propylene type of gas (19-21 centuries)
a hard light plastic material


poly·pro·pyl·eneBrE /ˌpɒliˈprəʊpəliːn/ 🔊NAmE /ˌpɑːliˈproʊpəliːn/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] a strong plastic often used for objects such as toys or chairs that are made in a mould 聚丙烯