polyethylene

== English == === Etymology === From poly- + ethylene. === Pronunciation === === Noun === polyethylene (countable and uncountable, plural polyethylenes) (organic chemistry) A polymer consisting of many ethylene monomers bonded together; used for kitchenware, containers etc. Synonyms: PE (initialism), polyethene (IUPAC name), polythene (alias) Hypernyms: polyolefin < polymer, plastic < substance, compound, material Hyponyms: PEX, XPE, XLPE, HDPE, LDPE, HPPE, PE-HD, PE-LD, PEHD, PELD, UHDPE, HMWPE, UHMWPE, ♴ Coordinate terms: polypropylene, polypropene ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ====