polyolefin

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English

Etymology

From poly- +‎ olefin.

Noun

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polyolefin (plural polyolefins)

  1. (chemistry) A polymer (such as polyethylene) made by the polymerization of an olefin.
    Hyponyms: polyethylene, polypropylene; polyisobutylene, polymethylpentene
    Coordinate term: polyester