noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any organic compound having a general formula (CH₂)ₙ obsolete
2. 2
   Any of many organic compounds either having a polymeric structure of repeating -CH₂- groups in-compounds

Synonyms

All synonyms

polythene

Etymology

From poly- + methylene.

Related phrases

general formulaorganic compound

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