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:
Most plastic bags are made from polyethylene.
The water pipes were replaced with durable polyethylene tubing.