INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY ORGANIC CHEMISTRY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site polythene A white, translucent resin, a polymer of ethene made catalytically at high pressure. Tough, elastic, and inert, polythene (also known as polyethylene) is used to make plastic film, molded items, and synthetic fibers. Related category    • ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP