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polythene
[ pol-uh-theen ]
polythene
/ ˈpɒlɪˌθiːn /
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 namepolyethene Also calledpolyethylene
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Word History and Origins
Origin of polythene1
First recorded in 1935–40; by shortening
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