Difference between Polyethylene and Nylon
What is the difference between Polyethylene and Nylon?
Polyethylene as a noun is a polymer consisting of many ethylene monomers bonded together; used for kitchenware, containers etc. while Nylon as a noun is originally, the dupont company trade name for polyamide, a copolymer whose molecules consist of alternating diamine and dicarboxylic acid monomers bonded together; now generically used for this type of polymer.
Polyethylene
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A polymer consisting of many ethylene monomers bonded together; used for kitchenware, containers etc.
Nylon
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Originally, the DuPont company trade name for polyamide, a copolymer whose molecules consist of alternating diamine and dicarboxylic acid monomers bonded together; now generically used for this type of polymer.A stocking originally fabricated from nylon; also used generically for any long, sheer stocking worn on a woman's legs.
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