English word polyethylene comes from English ethylene, English poly- (Many. Polymer.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| ethylene | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) The divalent radical derived from ethane.. (organic compound) The common name for the organic chemical compound ethene. The simplest alkene, a colorless gaseous (at room temperature and pressure) hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C2H4. |
| poly- | English (eng) | Many. Polymer. |
| polyethylene | English (eng) | (organic compound) A polymer consisting of many ethylene monomers bonded together; used for kitchenware, containers etc. |