polyethylene

polyethylene
/pol'ee eth"euh leen'/, n. Chem.
a plastic polymer of ethylene used chiefly for containers, electrical insulation, and packaging. Also called, Brit., polythene.
[1935-40; POLY- + ETHYLENE]

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