Meaning & use
polythene
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A lightweight, flexible plastic (polyethylene) commonly used to make bags, sheeting, and packaging.
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She wrapped the sandwiches in polythene before packing them for the picnic.
The furniture was covered in polythene sheeting to protect it from dust during renovations.
A note on using this word
Chiefly British English; American English typically uses 'plastic' or 'polyethylene' instead.
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polyethylene
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