noun
- plural of polythene; types or pieces of a lightweight plastic material made from ethylene
Usage: British English
Examples
- The factory produces different grades of polythenes for packaging.
- Various polythenes are used in the manufacturing of plastic bags.
- The recycling center sorts different polythenes by density.
- High-density polythenes are stronger than low-density varieties.
- The company specializes in biodegradable polythenes.
- Different polythenes have varying melting points.