polythene

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WORDNET DICTIONARY

Noun polythene has 1 sense

polythene(n = noun.substance) polyethylene - a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation; Array

is a kind of synthetic resin

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OXFORD DICTIONARY

polythene, n. Chem. a tough light thermoplastic polymer of ethylene, usu. translucent and flexible or opaque and rigid, used for packaging and insulating materials. Also called POLYETHYLENE, POLYETHENE.

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