Difference between Polythene and Polyethylene

What is the difference between Polythene and Polyethylene?

Polythene as a noun is a light thermoplastic used in packaging etc.; polyethylene. while Polyethylene as a noun is a polymer consisting of many ethylene monomers bonded together; used for kitchenware, containers etc.

We hope you now know whether to use Polythene or Polyethylene in your sentence.