"PUR" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: PURs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} PUR (countable and uncountable, plural PURs)
  1. (organic chemistry) Initialism of polyurethane. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable Alternative form of: polyurethane Categories (topical): Organic chemistry
    Sense id: en-PUR-en-noun-ZCpLqQg0 Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, organic-chemistry, physical-sciences
  2. (broadcasting) Initialism of person using radio. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable Alternative form of: person using radio Categories (topical): Broadcasting
    Sense id: en-PUR-en-noun-XsuyHvd3 Topics: broadcasting, media
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