pol|y|eth|y|lene

pol|y|eth|y|lene
pol|y|eth|y|lene «POL ee EHTH uh leen», noun.
any one of various very durable thermoplastics produced by the polymerization of ethylene, used especially for containers, insulation, and tubing. Formula: (C2H4)n

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