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polyethylene
[ pol-ee-eth-uh-leen ]
noun
, Chemistry.
- a plastic polymer of ethylene used chiefly for containers, electrical insulation, and packaging.
polyethylene
/ ˌpɒlɪˈɛθɪˌliːn /
polyethylene
/ pŏl′ē-ĕth′ə-lēn′ /
- Any of various artificial resins consisting of many ethyl groups (CH 2 CH 2 ) 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.
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Example Sentences
These substances are relatively harmless compared to longer-living man-made plastics like polyethylene.
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You seal each sample in a tiny polyethylene bag about ½ inch square.
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No, I haven't; we have some rugs, most of them are wrapped in polyethylene.
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Specimens were stored in glycerin in glass shell vials having polyethylene stoppers.
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