polyethylene
A polymer consisting of many ethylene monomers bonded together; used for kitchenware, containers etc.
Related words
- polyethylenic
- polywrap
- Terylene
- polyethylene terephthalate
- cross-linked polyethylene
- high-density polyethylene
- low-density polyethylene
- polyethylene glycol
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