polypropylene

noun

poly·​pro·​pyl·​ene ˌpä-lē-ˈprō-pə-ˌlēn How to pronounce polypropylene (audio)
: any of various thermoplastic plastics or fibers that are polymers of propylene

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The low pile makes for easy cleaning—just hose it down if needed—and the polypropylene outdoor material ensures its durability over time, even in a sunny spot. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 12 June 2025 According to Eco Standard, polyester, acrylics, nylon and polypropylene are synthetic fibers and make up 70% of the fiber market. Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025 Use Paper Tea Bags or Loose-Leaf Tea Commercial tea bags made with polypropylene can shed billions of microplastic particles. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 16 May 2025 Trending Video Watch the 2025 Met Gala Red Carpet Replay - Presented by eBay & 1800 Tequila Common materials for outdoor rugs include polyester, jute, olefin, nylon, sisal, and polypropylene. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for polypropylene

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1935, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of polypropylene was in 1935

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“Polypropylene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polypropylene. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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