polyethylene
|pol-y-eth-y-lene|
B2
/ˌpɒliˈɛθɪliːn/
plastic polymer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'polyethylene' originates from the Greek word 'poly,' meaning 'many,' and 'ethylene,' a hydrocarbon.
Historical Evolution
'polyethylene' was derived from the combination of 'poly-' and 'ethylene' in the 20th century to describe the polymer.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the polymerization of ethylene, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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