PVC

British

abbreviation

polyvinyl chloride; a synthetic thermoplastic material made by polymerizing vinyl chloride. The properties depend on the added plasticizer. The flexible forms are used in hosepipes, insulation, shoes, garments, etc. Rigid PVC is used for moulded articles

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PVC Scientific

See polyvinyl chloride

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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

Much of the stuff of modern life, from nylon yarn to PVC pipes to acrylic paint, ultimately comes from fossil fuels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Volatile organic compounds like benzene, stemming from burnt PVC pipes, have entered drinking water.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

"These are commonly used as heat stabilizers in PVC and have been linked with skin irritation, which is a common complaint among hair extension users."

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 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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