noun
- Plural of polyethene; synthetic polymers made from ethylene, widely used in plastic products, packaging, and films.
Usage: chiefly British English; American English typically uses 'polyethylenes'; uncountable in singular form, but countable when referring to different types or grades
Examples
- Polyethenes are among the most commonly produced plastics in the world.
- Different grades of polyethenes are used for bags, containers, and insulation.
- The factory manufactures several types of polyethenes for industrial applications.
- Polyethenes have excellent chemical resistance and flexibility.
- Recycling programs often accept polyethenes from household waste.