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Meanings of polythene in English

Portuguese
polietileno
Catalan
polietilè
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A lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation.

polietileno
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Examples for "polyethylene"
Examples for "polyethylene"
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It was the first time polyethylene crystallized through stirring rather than cooling.
Reuters
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Artyom carefully lifted the semi-transparent polyethylene film and examined the book shelves.
Metro 2033
3
It has swapped its traditional plastic tubes for polyethylene made from sugarcane.
BBC
4
They're made of polyethylene terephthalate, one component of which is basically antifreeze.
The new yorker
5
There were no revisions for polyethylene wear, osteolysis or tibial insert dissociation.
Pubmed
Usage of polythene in English
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Officials said they were sending new polythene sheets to the affected areas.
Reuters
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THE large polythene basin is full to the brim with prescribed drugs.
The Irish Times
3
More importantly, the country needs to stop making polythene, he added.
Reuters
4
Put the cut material immediately into a polythene bag to reduce moisture loss.
The Guardian
5
I fumble under the towel and find the sealed polythene bag.
The Jennifer Morgue
6
Why is a large sheet of black polythene the only exhibit?
The Irish Times
7
Insert the cuttings into it and cover with polythene or a clear plastic lid.
The Irish Times
8
Riggs opened his map wallet and spread the polythene print across the cabin floor.
The Drowned World
9
The wings are made of a polythene film stretched over a carbon fiber frame.
Wired
10
Wimbeldon 2019 goes polythene free Anderson is the vice president of the ATP Players' Council.
The South African
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Wardle took the polythene-covered note and scanned it, frowning.
Career of Evil
12
I don't think anyone ever gets past the polythene.
Reuters
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Tiny polythene bags of cinnamon and ginger are arranged on rickety tables beside cigarette packets.
The Irish Times
14
Don't leave bulbs in polythene bags, as these may cause them to sweat and rot.
The Irish Times
15
Both of them wear disposable polythene slippers over their shoes; she still holds her violin case.
The Fuller Memorandum
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In Senegal, a 2015 law banned the most common thin polythene bags, but was never applied.
Reuters
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Translations for polythene
Portuguese
polietileno
Catalan
polietilè
Polythene through the time