polyethylene
/ˌpɒlɪˈɛθɪliːn
/noun
Another term for polythene.Examples of linear polymers include polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride and polypropylene....
- Synthetic resins are made by man using modern chemical technology such as the polyethylene and polystyrene used for cosmetics, packaging, etc.
- The film is based on a combination of nanoscale crystals developed using technical waxes and a polymer such as polyethylene or polypropylene.