"polythene" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: polythenes [plural]
Etymology: Contraction of polyethylene. Etymology templates: {{contraction|en|polyethylene}} Contraction of polyethylene Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} polythene (countable and uncountable, plural polythenes)
  1. (organic chemistry, chiefly British) A light thermoplastic used in packaging etc.; polyethylene. Tags: British, countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Organic compounds Synonyms: PE, polyethene, polyethylene, polymethylene

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