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Acrylic vs Polyethylene - What's the difference?

acrylic | polyethylene |

As nouns the difference between acrylic and polyethylene

is that acrylic is an acrylic resin while polyethylene is a polymer consisting of many ethylene monomers bonded together; used for kitchenware, containers etc.

As an adjective acrylic

is derived from acrylic acid or acrylonitrile.

acrylic

English

(wikipedia acrylic)

Adjective

(-)
  • (organic chemistry) Derived from acrylic acid or acrylonitrile.
  • Containing an acrylic resin.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • (organic chemistry) An acrylic resin.
  • A paint containing an acrylic resin.
    • When it comes to painting, i prefer using acrylics as my medium.
  • a painting executed using such a paint.
  • A thick sheet of plastic.
  • A liquid coating system based on an acrylic resin

    • polyethylene

    English

    (wikipedia polyethylene)

    Noun

  • (organic compound) A polymer consisting of many ethylene monomers bonded together; used for kitchenware, containers etc.

    • Synonyms

    * polyethene (IUPAC name) * polythene (UK)

    Derived terms

    * polyethylene terephthalate * chlorinated polyethylene (CPE) * chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSPE)