POLYETHYLENE
\pˌɒlɪˈɛθɪlˌiːn], \pˌɒlɪˈɛθɪlˌiːn], \p_ˌɒ_l_ɪ__ˈɛ_θ_ɪ_l_ˌiː_n]\
Definitions of POLYETHYLENE
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By Princeton University
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A vinyl polymer made from ethylene. It can be branched or linear. Branched or low-density polyethylene is tough and pliable but not to the same degree as linear polyethylene. Linear or high-density polyethylene has a greater hardness and tensile strength. Polyethylene is used in a variety of products, including implants and prostheses.
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