polyvinyl

American  

[pol-ee-vahyn-l] / ˌpɒl iˈvaɪn l /

adjective

Chemistry.

1. pertaining to or derived from a vinyl polymer.

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polyvinyl British  

/ -ˈvaɪnəl, ˌpɒlɪˈvaɪnɪl /

noun

1. (modifier) designating a plastic or resin formed by polymerization of a vinyl derivative

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Etymology

Origin of polyvinyl

First recorded in 1930–35; poly- + vinyl

Example Sentences

Customers are increasingly being lured by brands like TimberTech, which dispense with wood altogether in favor of polyvinyl chloride patterned to resemble mahogany, teak, or hickory.

From Barron's

The process involves blending three main components -- carbon nanotubes, polyvinyl alcohol and carboxymethyl cellulose -- followed by freeze-drying.

From Science Daily

To address this issue, the team developed a hybrid porous structure using polyvinyl alcohol, a lightweight polymer with high affinity for lithium ions, combined with single-walled carbon nanotubes and nanocarbon spheres.

From Science Daily

Single LP colours will be made using BioVinyl - which replaces the petroleum used to manufacture Polyvinyl chloride with recycled used cooking oil.

From BBC

Polyvinyl chloride, for example — frequently used in plastic water pipes — can expose people to endocrine disruptors including benzene, phthalates, and bisphenols.

From Salon