PVC

British

abbreviation

polyvinyl chloride; a synthetic thermoplastic material made by polymerizing vinyl chloride. The properties depend on the added plasticizer. The flexible forms are used in hosepipes, insulation, shoes, garments, etc. Rigid PVC is used for moulded articles

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PVC Scientific

See polyvinyl chloride

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These chemicals are commonly used in industrial processes, including metalworking fluids and the production of PVC and textiles.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026

Since the start of the war, the price of PVC used for piping has risen more than 50%, said Rob Cantando, director of national strategic supply chain at Skanska USA Building.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

One of the products Habitable rates highly for flooring is linoleum, a durable natural product that has been widely replaced with PVC.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Trex stock got taken behind the PVC woodshed.

From Barron's • Nov. 7, 2025

An incident later in B-block had called my bluff: I’d discovered a fire in the service area that ran down the center of the block; welders upstairs had unwittingly ignited a length of PVC pipe.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

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