polypropylene
noun
poly·pro·pyl·ene
ˌpä-lē-ˈprō-pə-ˌlēn 
: any of various thermoplastic plastics or fibers that are polymers of propylene
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Use Paper Tea Bags or Loose-Leaf Tea Commercial tea bags made with polypropylene can shed billions of microplastic particles.
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Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 16 May 2025
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Common materials for outdoor rugs include polyester, jute, olefin, nylon, sisal, and polypropylene.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2025
These fancy weaves of grass and millions of polypropylene fibres have transformed English football, nowhere more so than at Wembley, where the reviews improved immediately.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
If polyethylene and polypropylene aren’t completely separated during recycling, the resulting mix can be brittle and generally unusable for creating new products.
—Alex Jordan, The Conversation, 16 Apr. 2025
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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
These fancy weaves of grass and millions of polypropylene fibres have transformed English football, nowhere more so than at Wembley, where the reviews improved immediately.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
If polyethylene and polypropylene aren’t completely separated during recycling, the resulting mix can be brittle and generally unusable for creating new products.
—Alex Jordan, The Conversation, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Polypropylene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polypropylene. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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