polyolefin en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *pleh₁-der. Proto-Indo-European *polh₁ús Ancient Greek πολῠ́ς (polŭ́s)lbor. English poly- English olefin English polyolefin From poly- + olefin.
Meanings
- A polymer (such as polyethylene) made by the polymerization of an olefin.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| polyolefins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |