Polyester vs. Polyethylene
Difference Between Polyester and Polyethylene
Polyesternoun
Any of numerous synthetic polymers produced chiefly by reaction of dicarboxylic acids with dihydric alcohols and used primarily as light, strong, weather-resistant resins in boat hulls, textile fibers, adhesives, and molded parts.
Polyethylenenoun
A polymerized thermoplastic ethylene resin, used especially for containers, kitchenware, and tubing, or in the form of films and sheets for packaging.
Polyesternoun
A wrinkle-resistant fabric of fibers made from any of these resins.
Polyethylenenoun
(organic compound) A polymer consisting of many ethylene monomers bonded together; used for kitchenware, containers etc.
Polyesternoun
Any polymer whose monomers are linked together by ester bonds
Polyethylenenoun
a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation
Polyesternoun
A material or fabric made from polyester polymer
Polyesteradjective
Of, or consisting of polyesters
Polyesternoun
any of numerous synthetic resins; they are light and strong and weather resistant
Polyesternoun
a complex ester used for making fibers or resins or plastics or as a plasticizer
Polyesternoun
any of a large class of synthetic fabrics
