noun
high-density polyethylene; HDPE
Technical term in chemistry and materials science for a strong, dense polyethylene plastic.
高密度ポリエチレンは、洗剤の容器などに使われている。
High-density polyethylene is used for detergent bottles and the like.
Compound of 高密度 (high density) + ポリエチレン (polyethylene), a calque of the English term.