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polyethylene

/ˌpɒl.iˈeθ.ɪ.liːn/

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noun

/ˌpɒl.iˈeθ.ɪ.liːn/C1formalscientific
  • ruЛегкий термопластичный материал, широко используемый в упаковке и изоляции.

A lightweight thermoplastic material commonly used in packaging and insulation.

uncountable

  1. Lightweight thermoplasticC1formaltechnical

    A lightweight, flexible thermoplastic material commonly used in packaging, insulation, and containers.

    ruЛегкий термопласт

    • Polyethylene is widely used to make plastic bags and bottles.
    • The insulation in the cable is made of polyethylene.
    • Recycling programs often accept polyethylene products.

    Synonymspolythene

Forms
  • polyethylenes plural form
  • polyethylenes' possessive plural form
  • polyethylene's possessive singular form