Associations to the word «Polyethylene»

Wiktionary

POLYETHYLENE, noun. (organic compound) A polymer consisting of many ethylene monomers bonded together; used for kitchenware, containers etc.
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, noun. (chemistry) Any of a series of water-soluble polymers, of general formula [CH2-CH2-O]n, used in detergents and as emulsifiers and plasticizers.
POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE, noun. A polyester used particularly in the manufacture of plastic bottles (PET) and fabrics (Terylene).

Dictionary definition

POLYETHYLENE, noun. A lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation.

Wise words

The most important things are the hardest things to say. They are the things you get ashamed of because words diminish your feelings - words shrink things that seem timeless when they are in your head to no more than living size when they are brought out.
Stephen King