polyolefin

See also: Polyolefin

English

Etymology

From poly- +‎ olefin.

Noun

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