Polyethene vs. Polyethylene
Polyethenenoun
polyethylene.
Polyethylenenoun
(organic compound) A polymer consisting of many ethylene monomers bonded together; used for kitchenware, containers etc.
Polyethylenenoun
a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation
Polyethylene
Polyethylene or polythene (abbreviated PE; IUPAC name polyethene or poly(methylene)) is the most common plastic in use today. It is a polymer, primarily used for packaging (plastic bags, plastic films, geomembranes and containers including bottles, etc.).
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