Word Type

Noun

The word "polyethylene" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Coordinate Terms

polypropene polypropylene

Derived Terms

CPE CSPE PE Terylene chlorinated polyethylene chlorosulfonated polyethylene cross-linked polyethylene high-density polyethylene low-density polyethylene polyethylene glycol polyethylene terephthalate polyethylenic polywrap

Derived From

ene ethylene poly

Context

organic compound

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

compound material plastic polymer polyolefin substance synthetic resin

Type Of (IsA)

alkane chemical compound plastic solid synthetic resin

Related Terms

polymethylene

Related Terms

container ethylene kitchenware monomer polymer

Synonym Network

polyethene polythene

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