Polythene vs. Polyethylene

Polythenenoun

A light thermoplastic used in packaging etc.; polyethylene.

Polythenenoun

a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation

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.).