Meaning of the word polyethylene in English
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polyethylene
US /ˌpɑː.liˈeθ.ə.liːn/
UK /ˌpɒl.iˈeθ.əl.iːn/
Noun
a tough, light, flexible synthetic resin made by polymerizing ethylene, chiefly used for plastic bags, food containers, and other packaging
Example:
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Most plastic bags are made from polyethylene.
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The water pipes were replaced with durable polyethylene tubing.