polyethylene
See also: Polyethylene and polyéthylène
English
Etymology
poly- + ethylene
Pronunciation
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Noun
polyethylene (countable and uncountable, plural polyethylenes)
- (organic chemistry) A polymer consisting of many ethylene monomers bonded together; used for kitchenware, containers etc.
Synonyms
- PE
- polyethene (IUPAC name)
- polythene (UK)
Derived terms
- chlorinated polyethylene (CPE)
- chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSPE)
- PE
- polyethylene terephthalate
Related terms
- polymethylene
Translations
polyethylene
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