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Definition of Polyethylenes

1. polyethylene [n] - See also: polyethylene

Medical Definition of Polyethylenes

1. Ethylene homopolymers. Synthetic thermoplastics that are tough, flexible, inert, and resistant to chemicals and electrical current. They are often used as biocompatible materials for prostheses and implants. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Polyethylenes

Literary usage of Polyethylenes

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. HVAC and Chemical Resistance Handbook for the Engineer and Architect: A ...by Tom Arimes by Tom Arimes (1994)
"The polyethylenes are classified according to the relative degree of ... The polyethylenes are chemically inert. They have no known solvent at room ..."

2. U. S. Industrial Outlook, 1994: Business Forecasts for 350 IndustriesBusiness & (1994)
"In volume terms, demand in 1992 was highest for the low- and high-density polyethylenes, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, and acrylonitrile ..."

3. New Materials Society, Challenges and Opportunities: New Materials Science ...by DIANE Publishing Company by DIANE Publishing Company (1993)
"For example, polyethylenes with DP's of about 30 are grease-like, those with DP's near 50 are waxes. As the DP value exceeds 400 (molecular weight exceeds ..."

4. Multi-Language Glossary on Natural Disasters edited by Kenzo Toki (1994)
"High-density polyethylenes are used for storage and transportation of an array of chemicals. Polyethylene is chemically stable, but may be adversely ..."

5. Sustainability in the Chemical Industry: Grand Challenges and Research Needs by National Research Council (U. S.) (2005)
"Dienes for rubbers, or alpha olefins for polyethylenes, can be made from unsaturated fatty acid starting materials. When asked about toxicity studies on ..."

6. Recycling and Reuse of Material Found on Superfund Sites by Lawrence Smith, Jeffrey Means (1994)
"The polyethylenes (PEs), PP, and PS seem to be most suitable for plastic lumber production. Some compatibilizers currently are available to extrude PE/PVC, ..."

7. TransactionsElectric engineering (1869)
"465 1948 Polyethylenes, Properties of Different. Clarke 919-21 1945 Polyphase Broadcasting. Byrne 347-50 1939 Polyphase Brush-Shifting Commutator Motor, ..."

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