ウレタン

noun

urethane foam

Refers specifically to the foam material, commonly used in cushions, mattresses, and insulation.

from German Urethan

• このクッションはウレタンでできている。

  This cushion is made of urethane foam.

noun

polyurethane

Broader term for the polymer itself, used in coatings, adhesives, and various industrial applications.

• ウレタン塗と料りょうは耐たい久きゅう性せいが高たかい。

  Polyurethane paint is highly durable.