PVC
Britishabbreviation
Example Sentences
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Modern vinyl records are crafted with PVC resin, which makes up more than 75% of an average disk The synthetic polymer itself is made of chlorine and fossil fuel-derived feed stock.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Chemical plants mark the western edge of the neighborhood, including a Formosa Plastics facility, which produces the plastic commonly called PVC.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
Since the start of the war, the price of PVC used for piping has risen more than 50%, said Rob Cantando, director of national strategic supply chain at Skanska USA Building.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Volatile organic compounds like benzene, stemming from burnt PVC pipes, have entered drinking water.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
He stubbed his toe on a pile of PVC piping, which went rolling across the floor.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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