POLYTHENE


Meaning of POLYTHENE in English

/ ˈpɒlɪθiːn; NAmE ˈpɑːl-/ ( BrE ) ( NAmE poly·ethyl·ene ) noun

[ U ] a strong thin plastic material, used especially for making bags or for wrapping things in :

a polythene bag

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WORD ORIGIN

1930s: contraction of polyethylene .

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