Definitions
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- noun organic chemistry, chiefly UK A light
thermoplastic used inpackaging etc.;polyethylene .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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Rubble and garbage needed to be removed, dead cats and birds scooped up, windows covered in polythene to prevent rain damage, and I finally I needed to gave notice to the swallows that they would have to vacate as I was taking over the house!
Mi Pullman: remodeling a Mexican Art Nouveau townhouse II 2009
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Rubble and garbage needed to be removed, dead cats and birds scooped up, windows covered in polythene to prevent rain damage, and I finally I needed to gave notice to the swallows that they would have to vacate as I was taking over the house!
Mi Pullman: remodeling a Mexican Art Nouveau townhouse II 2009
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They produced a waxy lump of what the British call polythene .
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They produced a waxy lump of what the British call polythene .
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A cloche is made by placing bamboo hoops across the bed and covering the bed with polythene, which is kept well clear of the seeds.
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Simple wire baskets are by far the best and should be line, with sphagnum moss (not polythene, which is often used today) before being filled with a-peaty compost.
Article Source John Lars 2009
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The leaves are harvested using a stick and protection such as polythene bags.
Chapter 7 1999
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According to Mr Bagonza, the two entrepreneurs are interested in setting up an industry dealing in recycling waste products such as polythene papers and plastics in Nakasongola
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You know, the kind of polythene bag over our heads has to burst open at some point.
Democracy Now! 2010
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You know, the kind of polythene bag over our heads has to burst open at some point.
Democracy Now! 2010
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