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Hdpe vs Polyethylene - What's the difference?

hdpe | polyethylene |

As an initialism hdpe

is (organic compound).

As a noun polyethylene is

.

hdpe

English

Initialism

(Initialism) (head)
  • (organic compound)
  • References

    * Bashford, David. Thermoplastics: Directory and databook; ISBN 9780412733505. London: Chapman & Hall, 1997.

    Anagrams

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    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)