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Polymeric vs Polyethylene - What's the difference?

polymeric | polyethylene |

As an adjective polymeric

is of, relating to, or consisting of a polymer. Examples of such compounds include polyurethane foams, PVC foams, and styrofoam.

As a noun polyethylene is

a polymer consisting of many ethylene monomers bonded together; used for kitchenware, containers etc.

polymeric

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (chemistry) of, relating to, or consisting of a polymer. Examples of such compounds include polyurethane foams, PVC foams, and styrofoam.

    • Anagrams

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    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)