vinyl polymer

American

noun

Chemistry.

any of a group of compounds derived by polymerization from vinyl compounds, as vinyl acetate and styrene.

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To these various surfaces, Mr. Ryman has applied oil and acrylic as well as casein, enamelac and a vinyl polymer, using all manner of brushes and other tools.

From New York Times

In the latest research, the scientists solved this delamination problem by alternatively dipping a sheet of material into solutions of a vinyl polymer and an acrylic acid.

From Science Magazine

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