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Polyethylene or polyethene is a polymer of
the gas ethylene (technically called ethene,
C2H4). It is a tough, white, translucent,
waxy thermoplastic (which means it can be
repeatedly softened by heating). It is used
for packaging, bottles, toys, wood
preservation, electric cable, pipes and
tubing.
Subject by: Vince Pike