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• polyethylene — ☆ polyethylene [päl΄ē eth′ə lēn΄ ] n. [ POLY(MER) + ETHYLENE] any of several thermoplastic resins, (C2H4) n, made by the polymerization of ethylene: used in making translucent, lightweight, and tough plastics, films, containers, insulation, etc …   English World dictionary

• Polyethylene terephthalate — PETE redirects here. For the first name, see Peter (disambiguation). For other uses, see Pete (disambiguation). Polyethylene terephthalate fibre IUPAC name …   Wikipedia

• polyethylene (PE) — Any of the polymers of ethylene, the largest class of plastics. Its simple basic structure, of ethylene monomers, can be linear (high density and ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene; HDPE and UHMWPE, respectively) or branched to a greater or… …   Universalium

• polyethylene — noun Date: 1862 a polymer of ethylene; especially 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… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• polyethylene — /pol ee eth euh leen /, n. Chem. a plastic polymer of ethylene used chiefly for containers, electrical insulation, and packaging. Also called, Brit., polythene. [1935 40; POLY + ETHYLENE] * * * …   Universalium

• polyethylene — poly·eth·yl·ene .päl ē eth ə .lēn n a polymer of ethylene esp any of various lightweight thermoplastics (CH2CH2)x that are resistant to chemicals and moisture and are used esp. in packaging, insulation, surgical implants, prostheses, and tubing * …   Medical dictionary

• polyethylene — pol•y•eth•yl•ene [[t]ˌpɒl iˈɛθ əˌlin[/t]] n. chem. a plastic polymer of ethylene used for containers, insulation, and packaging • Etymology: 1935–40 …   From formal English to slang

• Cross-linked polyethylene — PEX redirects here. For other uses, see Pex (disambiguation). Cross linked polyethylene, commonly abbreviated PEX or XLPE, is a form of polyethylene with cross links. It is formed into tubing, and is used predominantly in hydronic radiant heating …   Wikipedia

• High-density polyethylene — HDPE has SPI resin ID code 2 High density polyethylene (HDPE) or polyethylene high density (PEHD) is a polyethylene thermoplastic made from petroleum. It takes 1.75 kilograms of petroleum (in terms of energy and raw materials) to make one… …   Wikipedia

• Metallized polyethylene terephthalate — (commonly abbreviated MPET) was used as flame retardant. [FAA: [http://www1.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory and Guidance Library/rgAD.nsf/0/7157a2905d2a3e7286256a0800694ea9!OpenDocument ExpandSection= 2 Airworthiness Directive] ] It was found to be a… …   Wikipedia

• Power cable — This article is about electric power conductors. For portable equipment, see power cord. A power cable is an assembly of two or more electrical conductors, usually held together with an overall sheath. The assembly is used for transmission of… …   Wikipedia