(organic chemistry) A thermoplastic material composed of polymers of ethylene; the resin is synthesized by polymerization of ethylene at elevated temperatures and pressures in the presence of catalysts. Also known as polyethylene; polyethylene resin.
ethylene resin
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(′eth·ə′lēn ′rez·ən)
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