polyethylene
noun
poly·eth·yl·ene
ˌpä-lē-ˈe-thə-ˌlēn 
: a polymer of ethylene
especially
: any of various partially crystalline lightweight thermoplastics (CH2CH2)x that are resistant to chemicals and moisture, have good insulating properties, and are used especially in packaging and insulation
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Advertisement The researchers also noted a correlation between the concentrations of PVC and polyethylene and testes weight: The higher the concentration, the lower the weight.
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Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
The polyethylene rattan cart features an opaque, spacious base cabinet with three separate storage shelves ideal for storing your ice bucket, homemade syrups, mixers, and glassware out of sight.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2024
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Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
The polyethylene rattan cart features an opaque, spacious base cabinet with three separate storage shelves ideal for storing your ice bucket, homemade syrups, mixers, and glassware out of sight.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2024
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polyethylene
noun
poly·eth·yl·ene
ˌpäl-ē-ˈeth-ə-ˌlēn
: a lightweight plastic resistant to chemicals and moisture and used chiefly in packaging
Medical Definition
polyethylene
noun
poly·eth·yl·ene
ˌpäl-ē-ˈeth-ə-ˌlēn
: a polymer of ethylene
especially
: any of various lightweight thermoplastics (CH2CH2)x that are resistant to chemicals and moisture and are used especially in packaging, insulation, surgical implants, prostheses, and tubing
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