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Polythene

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Noun

1. polyethylene, polythene

a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation

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Polythene

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noun
any one of various light thermoplastic materials made from ethylene with properties depending on the molecular weight of the polymer. The common forms are a waxy flexible plastic (low-density polythene) and a tougher rigid more crystalline form (high-density polythene). Polythene is used for packaging, moulded articles, pipes and tubing, insulation, textiles, and coatings on metal
. Systematic name: polyethene. Also called: polyethylene

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Polythene

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noun
British
polyethylene

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Polythene

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n.
Chiefly British
Variant of polyethylene.

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