Associations to the word «Polyvinyl»

Wiktionary

POLYVINYL, adjective. (chemistry) designating any polymer derived from a vinyl compound
POLYVINYL, noun. (chemistry) Any polymer derived from a vinyl compound.
POLYVINYL ACETATE, noun. (chemistry) A rubbery synthetic polymer prepared by polymerization of vinyl acetate, used as an adhesive for light materials such as paper, wood and cloth. Abbreviations: PVA, PVAc.
POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, noun. (chemistry) A water-soluble synthetic polymer prepared by partial or complete hydrolysis of polyvinyl acetate to remove acetate groups, having many uses, including as an adhesive and surfactant and in freshwater angling. Abbreviations: PVA, PVAL, PVOH
POLYVINYL CHLORIDE, noun. A thermoplastic resin produced by the polymerization of vinyl chloride; used as an electrical insulator and in many other applications. Can be compounded into flexible and rigid forms through the use of plasticizers, stabilizers, fillers and other modifiers.
POLYVINYL CHLORIDES, noun. Plural of polyvinyl chloride
POLYVINYL FLUORIDE, noun. (chemistry) A thermoplastic fluoropolymer having various uses as a film or resin. Abbreviation: PVF
POLYVINYL PYRROLIDONE, noun. (chemistry) A water-soluble polymer used in pharmaceutical products, paint and as an adhesive for postage stamps and envelopes. Abbreviation: PVP
POLYVINYL RESIN, noun. (chemistry) Any resinous plastic manufactured by the polymerization of a vinyl monomer

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