Definitions for polyethylene
ˌpɒl iˈɛθ əˌlinpo·ly·eth·yl·ene

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1. polyethylene, polythenenoun

   a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation

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1. polyethylenenoun

   A polymer consisting of many ethylene monomers bonded together; used for kitchenware, containers etc.

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1. Polyethylene

   Polyethylene or polythene (abbreviated PE; IUPAC name polyethene or poly(methylene)) is the most commonly produced plastic. It is a polymer, primarily used for packaging (plastic bags, plastic films, geomembranes and containers including bottles, etc.). As of 2017, over 100 million tonnes of polyethylene resins are being produced annually, accounting for 34% of the total plastics market.Many kinds of polyethylene are known, with most having the chemical formula (C2H4)n. PE is usually a mixture of similar polymers of ethylene, with various values of n. It can be low-density or high-density: low-density polyethylene is extruded using high pressure (1,000–5,000 atm (100–510 MPa)) and high temperature (520 K (247 °C; 476 °F)), while high-density polyethylene is extruded using low pressure (6–7 atm (610–710 kPa)) and low temperature (333–343 K (60–70 °C; 140–158 °F)). Polyethylene is usually thermoplastic, but it can be modified to become thermosetting instead, for example, in cross-linked polyethylene.

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1. polyethylene

   Polyethylene is a common type of plastic, specifically a polymer, composed of long chains of the monomer ethylene (C2H4). It is widely used in various applications, including packaging materials, films, tubes, plastic parts and components, and insulators. Its properties can vary with the varied degree of crystallinity and molecular weight, making it available in forms ranging from very hard and rigid to very soft and pliable. Its varieties include high density polyethylene (HDPE), low density polyethylene (LDPE) and ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). It is known for its affordability, chemical resistance, flexibility, and durability.

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1. Polyethylene

   Polyethylene or polythene is the most common plastic. The annual production is approximately 80 million metric tons. Its primary use is in packaging. Many kinds of polyethylene are known, with most having the chemical formula nH2. Thus PE is usually a mixture of similar organic compounds that differ in terms of the value of n.

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1. Polyethylene

   A vinyl polymer made from ethylene. It can be branched or linear. Branched or low-density polyethylene is tough and pliable but not to the same degree as linear polyethylene. Linear or high-density polyethylene has a greater hardness and tensile strength. Polyethylene is used in a variety of products, including implants and prostheses.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of polyethylene in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of polyethylene in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=polyethylene
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Polyethylene
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyethylene
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=polyethylene