POLYTHENE

polyethylene, polythene

(noun) a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

polythene (countable and uncountable, plural polythenes)

(organic compound, chiefly, British) A light thermoplastic used in packaging etc.; polyethylene.

Synonyms

• polyethylene

• polyethene

• polymethylene

Anagrams

• telephony

Source: Wiktionary



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