polypro
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- noun
- /ˈpɒliˌproʊ/
- One more weekend with the Keens, then it's time to remember how to layer your polypro tops.
Examples
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And under some grime, several polypro shirts and a pair of orange men's Insulite pants, she might even be considered pretty.
Fiction book (2002) -
Made of rigid polypropylene, Polypro Water Samplers eliminate false positives when sampling for trace metals and are autoclavable.
Academic text (1997) -
On chilly days, I always wear my warm polypro base layer to stay comfortable during outdoor activities.
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The mountain climber chose his polypro shirt because it effectively wicks away moisture while keeping him warm.
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When packing for our camping trip, I made sure to include my polypro long johns for extra insulation at night.
Synonyms
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3.2
A strong, light man-made material that people use to make clothes and plastic things
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7.5
Fabric or clothing made from polyester
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3.3
A strong man-made thread that dries quickly and does not shrink or wrinkle easily
How Warm
Surface Forms
Etymology
Polypro is a short name for a piece of clothing or fabric made from polypropylene, with poly- meaning 'many' like in polyester. So a polypro is usually a light base layer that keeps you warm and moves sweat away so it dries fast.