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pol·y·eth·yl·ene  (pl-th-ln)

n.

A polymerized ethylene resin, used especially for containers, kitchenware, and tubing, or in the form of films and sheets for packaging.

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polyethylene

Noun

same as polythene

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polyethylene  (pl-th-ln)

Any of various artificial resins consisting of many ethyl groups (CH₂CH₂) joined end to end or in branched chains. Polyethylenes are easily molded and are resistant to other chemicals. They can be repeatedly softened and hardened by heating and cooling, and are used for many purposes, such as making containers, tubes, and packaging.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

polyethylene - a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation polythene synthetic resin - a resin having a polymeric structure; especially a resin in the raw state; used chiefly in plastics

Translations

polyethylene [pɔlɪˈɛθɪliːn] n (US) → polietileno