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polyethylene definition

☆ poly·ethyl·ene (päl′ē et̸h′ə lēn′)

noun

any of several thermoplastic resins, (CH), made by the polymerization of ethylene: used in making translucent, lightweight, and tough plastics, films, containers, insulation, etc.

Etymology: poly(mer) + ethylene

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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