PVA
Britishabbreviation
Example Sentences
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"We discovered that PVA, which is used in liquid glue, dramatically improves the efficacy of a compound called D-BPA, that until now has been removed from drug ingredients because it was considered useless," explained Nomoto.
From Science Daily • Dec. 3, 2024
In this latest research, they combined PVA with D-BPA and were surprised to see even higher levels of boron accumulating and more prolonged retention.
From Science Daily • Dec. 3, 2024
Researchers found that combining PVA with a boron-containing compound, D-BPA, improved the effects of a type of radiation therapy for cancer, compared to currently clinically used drugs.
From Science Daily • Dec. 3, 2024
What’s more, single-dose detergent pods that use PVA are often considered to be a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional liquid products that come in plastic containers.
From Washington Post • Nov. 15, 2022
“Indeed, a huge amount of PVA is annually produced, placed on the market and then used and released in the environment,” particularly in aquatic ecosystems.
From Washington Post • Nov. 15, 2022
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