Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- abbreviation high-density polyethylene
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- initialism organic chemistry high-density polyethylene
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Examples
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Most plastic milk containers are made from high-density polyethylene, also known as HDPE or No. 2 plastic.
Milk jugs - glass, plastic and paperboard - have different environmental impacts 2011
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Most plastic milk containers are made from high-density polyethylene, also known as HDPE or No. 2 plastic.
Milk jugs - glass, plastic and paperboard - have different environmental impacts 2011
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Most plastic milk containers are made from high-density polyethylene, also known as HDPE or No. 2 plastic.
Slate Magazine Brian Palmer 2011
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This is stamped "HDPE" for high-density polyethylene on the bag (ordinary polyethylene melts too easily).
The BYU Solar Cooker/Cooler Steven E. Jones
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According to the company, plastic packaging varieties such as HDPE and PET can prove a challenge for aseptic functional products.
BeverageDaily RSS 2009
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He said the pipe that is used, called HDPE, is "a much heavier plastic than ABS or PVC and better withstands the earth movement common to the Bay Area.
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high density polyethylene HDPE which is used to make watering cans, plastic bags and folding chairs; and corn-based biodegradable plastic.
Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph 2011
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At present, available technology only allows for 30% post consumer high density polyethylene HDPE to be added to the next generation of bag because the recycling process weakens polymer chains needed for a new bag's structural integrity.
Lisa Kaas Boyle: Plastic And The Great Recycling Swindle Lisa Kaas Boyle 2011
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At present, available technology only allows for 30% post consumer high density polyethylene HDPE to be added to the next generation of bag because the recycling process weakens polymer chains needed for a new bag's structural integrity.
Lisa Kaas Boyle: Plastic And The Great Recycling Swindle Lisa Kaas Boyle 2011
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At present, available technology only allows for 30% post consumer high density polyethylene HDPE to be added to the next generation of bag because the recycling process weakens polymer chains needed for a new bag's structural integrity.
Lisa Kaas Boyle: Plastic And The Great Recycling Swindle Lisa Kaas Boyle 2011
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