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POLYTHENE
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation
Synonyms:
polyethylene; polythene
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("polythene" is a kind of...):
synthetic resin (a resin having a polymeric structure; especially a resin in the raw state; used chiefly in plastics)