PVC
Britishabbreviation
Example Sentences
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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
On Thursday, firefighters said the phenomenon caused a smoldering fire in an underground PVC drainage pipe, as well as significant flames and smoke off the hillside, the fire department said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
"Artificial grass is made from the same stuff as people's carpets, PVC windows, plastic plant pots, it's all made in the same factories," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
These chemicals are commonly used in industrial processes, including metalworking fluids and the production of PVC and textiles.
From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026
The crew immediately yelled several colorful phrases as they tried to prevent the PVC from messing up the newly poured concrete.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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