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polyethylene

Pronunciation: /ˌpɒlɪˈɛθɪliːn/

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Definition of polyethylene

noun

another term for polythene.

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Definition of polyethylene in the US English dictionary

Nearby words

polyelectrolyte
polyembryony
polyene
polyester
polyethnic
polyethylene
polyethylene glycol
polyethylene terephthalate
Polyfilla
polygamous
polygamy

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polyethylene glycol Br. Eng
polyethylene terephthalate (abbreviation: PET) Br. Eng

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