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polyethylene
This term refers to a specific synthetic resin characterized by its versatility and chemical stability. It is most frequently encountered in industrial and commercial contexts, where it describes the material composition of consumer goods rather than the physical object itself. The word carries a technical, sterile connotation associated with mass production and environmental discussions regarding plastic waste.
As a mass noun representing a chemical substance, it is treated as uncountable. It does not have a plural form in standard usage; instead, quantities are specified using terms like types of polyethylene or grades of polyethylene to distinguish between high-density (HDPE) and low-density (LDPE) variations.
Meanings
A thermoplastic polymer made from ethylene, used extensively in the manufacture of plastic bags, bottles, and containers.
Examples
Most plastic grocery bags are made of low density polyethylene.
We need to find a way to recycle this polyethylene waste more efficiently.
The lab technician analyzed the molecular weight of the polyethylene sample.
Is this container made from polyethylene or polypropylene?
Is this container made from polyethylene or polypropylene?
Polyethylene is widely used in the medical industry for tubing and implants.
I wonder if this polyethylene film is biodegradable.
The company switched to a high density polyethylene for their new bottle design.
Polyethylene provides an excellent moisture barrier for food packaging.