Polyolefin

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009214",
  "term": "Polyolefin",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A class of polymers formed from olefin (alkene) monomers through addition polymerization. These polymers consist solely of carbon and hydrogen atoms, making them non-polar and hydrophobic. Common examples include polyethylene and polypropylene, which are widely used in packaging, pipes, and automotive components due to their durability and low cost.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "polyalkylene"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 1131. 'Glossary of class names of polymers based on chemical structure and molecular architecture (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 1142 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-01-30)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/polyolefin/"
}