Urethane vs. Polyurethane

Urethanenoun

A white crystalline organic compound, ethyl-carbamate, NH2COOC2H5, used in the synthesis of other organic compounds.

Urethanenoun

Any compound of having this general structure.

Urethanenoun

(informal) Polyurethane.

Urethanenoun

A white crystalline substance, NH2.CO.OC2H5, produced by the action of ammonia on ethyl carbonate or by heating urea nitrate and ethyl alcohol. It is used as a hypnotic, antipyretic, and antispasmodic. Hence, any ester of carbamic acid.

Urethanenoun

same as polyurethane.

Urethanenoun

an ester of carbamic acid

Polyurethanenoun

(organic chemistry) Any of various polymeric resins containing urethane links; used in very many industrial and domestic applications.

Polyurethanenoun

any polymer containing [-NH.CO.O-] linkages; such polymers are much used as the basis of light but rigid foams for packaging (polyurethane foam) and for hard coatings, as on floors.

Polyurethanenoun

any of various polymers containing the urethane radical; a wide variety of synthetic forms are made and used as adhesives or plastics or paints or rubber

Polyurethanenoun

a synthetic resin in which the polymer units are linked by urethane groups, used chiefly as constituents of paints, varnishes, adhesives, and foams

Polyurethaneverb

coat with polyurethane paint or varnish

Polyurethane

Polyurethane (often abbreviated PUR and PU) is a polymer composed of organic units joined by carbamate (urethane) links. In contrast to other common polymers such as polyethylene and polystyrene, polyurethane is produced from a wide range of starting materials (monomers) and is therefore a class of polymers, rather than a distinct compound.