polyvinyl

polyvinyl Definition

poly·vi·nyl (päl′i vī′nəl)

adjective

designating or of any of a group of polymerized vinyl compounds

Etymology: poly- (sense ) + vinyl

polyvinyl Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

chloride: The plastic film, referred to as PVC, is a thin transparent polyvinyl chloride material.
acetate: To all these substances a small quantity of PVA ( polyvinyl acetate ) adhesive may be added.
alcohol: The Water Soluble Laundry Bags with soluble integral ties are made from transparent PVA ( polyvinyl alcohol ) film.

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