How to Use polyethylene in a Sentence

polyethylene

noun
Definition of polyethylenenext
  • The funnel and housing are made with durable polyethylene, and the shredder sits on strong steel legs.
    — Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2024
  • These gloves are made from durable polyethylene, spandex, and fiberglass, and come in four sizes.
    — PEOPLE.com, 26 Dec. 2021
  • Made of polyethylene, the planter is also lightweight and durable.
    — Jennifer Carmichael, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Easy to haul and lightweight enough to be really fast, this snow saucer is made of polyethylene.
    — Brie Gatchalian, Woman's Day, 27 Dec. 2022
  • Out of the research done during the war came things like nylon and polyethylene -- the most common form of plastics these days.
    — Chris Cillizza, CNN, 31 Oct. 2022
  • The new bins were made of blue polyethylene and rounded at the bottom and sat inside a metal frame affixed to the sidewalk.
    — Jonathan Smith, Curbed, 28 Dec. 2022
  • The structure of this larger deck box is made from steel and PE (polyethylene) wicker.
    — Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2023
  • It is made from a rigid high-density polyethylene that won’t fade, crack or break.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 28 Apr. 2021
  • Some are made from mesh-like polyethylene (PE), which is waterproof and blocks UV rays.
    — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 10 Mar. 2023
  • The leaves are large and made of PEVA (polyethylene vinyl acetate) materials and are easy to clean with a damp cloth.
    — Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2023
  • And in recent lab runs, HPU produced 99% pure, diesel-like paraffin oil from polyethylene with a yield above 90%.
    — Robert Rapier, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2021
  • The steel and aluminum frame is built to ward off rust and is covered with a polyethylene-fabric canopy, with hooks that attach to notches in the support poles.
    — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 11 May 2022
  • Cross-country ski bases — the parts that slide across the snow — are generally made of a plastic called polyethylene, or p-tex.
    — Nathaniel Herz, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Feb. 2022
  • The most common was polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which is used to make soft drink bottles and clothes.
    — Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 June 2022
  • This polyethylene board unfolds to create a 12.6 by 9-inch surface, which can also serve as a plate or platter in a pinch.
    — Nancy Einhart, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2023
  • Most tubs are made of washable polyethylene, with prices starting around $13.
    — Laura Daily, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Currently $630 off, it's made from durable polyethylene rattan and topped with plush cushions for you and your guests to relax on.
    — Samantha Jones, goodhousekeeping.com, 26 May 2023
  • The beds of dump carts are commonly made from either steel or polyethylene, often called poly.
    — Camryn Rabideau, Popular Mechanics, 22 July 2022
  • The polyethylene material is designed to hold up to the sun's rays, rain, and snow, while repelling algae so your pool is ready to go come springtime.
    — Martha Sorren, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2021
  • Pioneer built the frame of this card case out of 10XD polyethylene, which is supposedly 10 times stronger than steel.
    — Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 15 Jan. 2023
  • Ethane can be turned into polyethylene, which is the most common type of plastic.
    — Allie Weintraub, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2023
  • So at hundreds of millions of tons per year, sort of like polyethylene production.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 9 Feb. 2024
  • This duster is made from high quality and sturdy polyethylene and the design is genius.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 29 June 2021
  • Each are made from a high-density polyethylene and are comfortable for most users.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 5 May 2021
  • Nomen wines are sold in bottles made from polyethylene terephthalate, better known by the acronym PET.
    — Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 15 Dec. 2020
  • The best small greenhouse kit for beginners is an affordable one made from polyethylene or polyvinyl.
    — Rachel Center, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2023
  • Looking for something soft and lightweight, Mr. Morey cut a piece of polyethylene foam in half, then covered it with newspaper while shaping it with the heat from a clothing iron.
    — Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2021
  • The weather-resistant coffee table is made with an iron frame and a dark brown polyethylene rattan wicker that'll add a touch of textured, coastal style to your space.
    — Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2022
  • Pick Duct tape consists of three components: A polyethylene surface, a cloth grid, and adhesive (more on the adhesive in a bit).
    — The Editors, Field & Stream, 11 Nov. 2020
  • Unlike glass, the high-density polyethylene plastic jugs are made of shrinks slightly over time.
    — USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2021

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