Definitions
- Referring to a type of plastic material used for packaging and bags. - Talking about a lightweight and flexible plastic sheeting used for covering or protecting objects. - Describing a synthetic material made from polymerization of ethylene.
- Referring to a type of plastic material used for various applications, including packaging, construction, and medical devices. - Talking about a thermoplastic polymer made from ethylene monomer. - Describing a durable and versatile plastic material that can be molded into different shapes and forms.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to plastic materials.
- 2Both are synthetic materials made from polymerization of ethylene.
- 3Both are used for various applications, including packaging and construction.
- 4Both are lightweight and durable.
- 5Both can be recycled.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Polythene is more commonly used in British English, while polyethylene is more common in American English.
- 2Form: Polythene is typically used for thin plastic sheets and bags, while polyethylene can be used for a wider range of products, including pipes, films, and containers.
- 3Properties: Polythene is softer and more flexible than polyethylene, which is stronger and more rigid.
- 4Production: Polythene is produced by free radical polymerization, while polyethylene is produced by coordination polymerization.
- 5Varieties: Polythene has fewer varieties than polyethylene, which has several types, including high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and low-density polyethylene (LDPE).
Remember this!
Polythene and polyethylene are both plastic materials made from polymerization of ethylene. However, polythene is typically used for thin plastic sheets and bags, while polyethylene can be used for a wider range of products, including pipes, films, and containers. Additionally, polyethylene is stronger and more rigid than polythene, which is softer and more flexible.
