The German team says the bacterium found in the soil surrounding a heap of plastic waste was feeding on polyurethane diol, which is used in plastic as a component that protects products from corrosion.
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Polyurethane
Synonyms for "polyurethane" (3 found)
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Firefighters were hampered by toxic fumes from polyurethane mattresses and overstuffed furniture.
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