polyethylene
nounHow many syllables in polyethylene?
There are 5 syllables in the word polyethylene.How to pronounce polyethylene:
Definition of polyethylene:
- polyethylene (noun):
- a polymer of ethylene
- a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation.
- 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
Synonyms for polyethylene:
polythene
synthetic resin
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