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

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

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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.

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

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

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Thirty patients had polyvinyl chloride particles in their plaque.

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