polyolefin

[ pol-ee-oh-luh-fin ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. any of a group of thermoplastic, stiff, light, and hard polymers obtained from the polymerization of simple olefins like propylene, used for injection molding, mostly in the automotive and appliance industries.

Word History and Origins

Origin of polyolefin¹

poly- + olefin

Example Sentences

It will create 21 additional jobs making polyolefin fiber, with a new fiber production line scheduled to be installed by June.

From Washington Times

Stern, now head of Borealis’ polyolefin business and innovation, will take over from Mark Garrett as CEO on July 2.

From Reuters

And many sanitary pads don’t list any ingredients at all on the package, though companies may offer information on their websites, noting that the pads contain materials like “absorbent wood cellulose” and polyolefin, a chemical compound.

From New York Times

The two sloping roofs are metal, while the central flat roof is made of a highly reflective material called thermoplastic polyolefin.

From Washington Post

After initially making plastic tubes, he began selling polyolefin shrink film in 2001.

From Forbes