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polyvinyl chloride
noun
, Chemistry.
- a white, water-insoluble, thermoplastic resin, derived by the polymerization of vinyl chloride: used chiefly for thin coatings, insulation, and pipings.
polyvinyl chloride
polyvinyl chloride
/ pŏl′ē-vī′nəl /
- A synthetic resin, composed of repeating units of vinyl chloride (C 2 H 3 Cl). Polyvinyl chloride is very versatile and is used in a wide variety of products, including rainwear, garden hoses, audio discs, and floor tiles.
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Origin of polyvinyl chloride1
First recorded in 1930–35
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