polyvinyl

[ pol-ee-vahyn-l ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. pertaining to or derived from a vinyl polymer.

polyvinyl

/ -ˈvaɪnəl; ˌpɒlɪˈvaɪnɪl /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of polyvinyl¹

First recorded in 1930–35; poly- + vinyl

Example Sentences

While they only tested the technique on three plastics, it could easily be extended to polypropylene and polyvinyl chloride.

From Singularity Hub 

Their customers don’t know that plastic and polyester and polyvinyl and all these materials are oil and gas.

From Outside Online

Paraffin and polyvinyl resin are often used for scion covering and to protect newly set buds.

From Project Gutenberg