Definitions

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  • noun chemistry A polymer (such as polyethylene) made by the polymerization of an olefin
  • noun chemistry A polyene

Etymologies

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poly- +‎ olefin

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Examples

  • The price per pound of Cereplast Hybrid Resins is similar to the price of traditional polyolefin.

    22 posts from October 2007 2007

  • Neither EVA nor polyolefin is appropriate for steam sterilization.

    Alternatives for significant uses of DEHP in Massachusetts 2008

  • The Institute assessed three alternative flooring materials: natural linoleum, cork, and polyolefin.

    Alternatives for significant uses of DEHP in Massachusetts 2008

  • In particular, the glass textile and polyolefin alternatives have similar potential VOC exposures compared to DEHP/PVC.

    Alternatives for significant uses of DEHP in Massachusetts 2008

  • Linoleum and polyolefin flooring materials offer a range of colors and patterns that make them similar to DEHP/PVC in this regard, while cork is more limited in this respect.

    Alternatives for significant uses of DEHP in Massachusetts 2008

  • It was on account of their nylon/polyester/polyolefin parkas with Thinsulate stuffing, their polyurethane footwear and their synthetic rubber soles.

    Yes -- Blood For Oil! 2007

  • Compared to the fourth quarter of 2010, we experienced lower polyolefin margins and volumes.

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  • "The increased capacity is needed to meet the growing demand for finished single site catalysts used in the polyolefin industry including Albemarle's ActivCat® technology."

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  • These innovative polyolefin films have demonstrated that they can help improve the reliability and performance of finished photovoltaic modules, possibly leading to a longer service life.

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  • Currently, the market for traditional polyolefin plastics is about 248 million tons annually, so there is plenty of room for substantial year-over-year growth in bioplastics.

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