polyethylene

/ˌpɑliˈɛθəˌlin/ /ˌpɑliˈiθəˌlin/

Meanings

noun

A polymer consisting of many ethylene monomers bonded together; used for kitchenware, containers etc.

Examples :

"The recycling bin is made of polyethylene, a strong but lightweight plastic. "

Related Words

recycling verb

/ˌriːˈsaɪklɪŋ/ /riˈsaɪklɪŋ/

To break down and reuse component materials.

"Both paper and plastic can be recycled."

containers noun

/kənˈteɪnərz/

Someone who contains; something that contains.

"We used plastic containers to store the leftover food after dinner. "

kitchenware noun

/ˈkɪtʃənˌwɛr/ /ˈkɪtʃɪnˌwɛr/

Instruments and utensils found in a kitchen, particularly those associated with the preparation and serving of food.

"The new chef reorganized the space where we keep the pots, pans, and other kitchenware."

consisting verb

/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/

To be.

"The project consists of three main parts. "

monomers noun

/ˈmɑːnəmərz/ /ˈmɒnəmərz/

A relatively small molecule which can be covalently bonded to other monomers to form a polymer.

"Plastic is made when many small molecules called monomers join together to form a long chain. "

polymer noun

/ˈpɒl.ɨ.mə/ /ˈpɑ.lɪ.mɚ/

A long or larger molecule consisting of a chain or network of many repeating units, formed by chemically bonding together many identical or similar small molecules called monomers. A polymer is formed by polymerization, the joining of many monomer molecules.

"The plastic in my school's new chairs is a polymer. "

strong adjective

/stɹɑŋ/ /stɹɒŋ/ /stɹɔŋ/

Capable of producing great physical force.

"a big strong man; Jake was tall and strong"

lightweight noun

/ˈlaɪtweɪt/ /ˈlaɪtˌweɪt/

A particular weight class, or member of such, as prescribed by the rules, between that of the heavier welterweight and the lighter featherweight. See Wikipedia for the specifics of each sport.

"The lightweight boxing class is between featherweight and welterweight. "

plastic noun

/ˈplæstɪk/

A synthetic, solid, hydrocarbon-based polymer, whether thermoplastic or thermosetting.

"My new water bottle is made of plastic. "

together adjective

/təˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /təˈɡɛðɚ/

Coherent; well organized.

"The teacher's lesson plan was together, covering all the key concepts logically. "

bonded verb

/ˈbɒndɪd/ /ˈbɑːndɪd/

To connect, secure or tie with a bond; to bind.

"The gargantuan ape was bonded in iron chains and carted onto the stage."

ethylene noun

/ˈɛθəˌliːn/

The common name for the organic chemical compound ethene. The simplest alkene, a colorless gaseous (at room temperature and pressure) hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C2H4.

"Farmers use ethylene to help ripen fruits like bananas and tomatoes after they are picked. "