Meaning & use
polyvinyl
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Relating to or made of a synthetic resin formed by polymerizing vinyl compounds, used to make plastics and fibers.
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The raincoat was made from a lightweight polyvinyl material.
Polyvinyl chloride, better known as PVC, is used in pipes and flooring.
A note on using this word
Most often encountered in the compound 'polyvinyl chloride (PVC),' a widely used plastic.
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