designating a plastic or resin formed by polymerization of a vinyl derivative
polyvinyl in American English
(ˌpɑlɪˈvaɪnəl)
adjective
designating or of any of a group of polymerized vinyl compounds
Word origin
(sense poly- (sense 4)) + vinyl
Examples of 'polyvinyl' in a sentence
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And in the case of the water supply, pipes made of polyvinyl chloride.
Laurie R. King FOLLY (2001)
All related terms of 'polyvinyl'
polyvinyl resin
any of a class of thermoplastic resins that are made by polymerizing or copolymerizing a vinyl compound. The commonest type is PVC
polyvinyl acetate
a colourless odourless tasteless resin used in emulsion paints , adhesives , sealers , a substitute for chicle in chewing gum , and for sealing porous surfaces
polyvinyl alcohol
a colorless, water-soluble , thermoplastic resin , derived by the hydrolysis of polyvinyl acetate : used chiefly as an adhesive and as a sizing agent in the manufacture of textiles , paper, and plastics