POLYTHENE

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

A lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation

Synonyms:

polyethylene; polythene

Classified under:

Nouns denoting substances

Hypernyms ("polythene" is a kind of...):

synthetic resin (a resin having a polymeric structure; especially a resin in the raw state; used chiefly in plastics)

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