polyvinyl
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- noun
- /ˌpɒliˈvaɪnɪl/
- Specialized
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polivinilo
- Conventional endotracheal tubes may consist of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), red rubber, or silicone rubber.
- polyvinyl chloride
- polyvinyl alcohol
- polyvinyl chloride plastic
Examples
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Inlet and outlet structures were constructed with sewer-grade 4-inch polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe.
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Many shower curtains are made from polyvinyl plastic, making them easy to clean.
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The MicroWick is made of polyvinyl acetate.
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The gas then proceeds through polyvinyl chloride ducting to the outside air.
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I need to spend some time sitting in these new polyvinyl bentwood rockers we got for the back patio.
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The top of the cable is contained within a 2-meter-long section of polyvinyl chloride tubing to protect it from ice damage.
Academic text (1994) -
Corzan polyvinyl chloride meets NSF standards for use in plastic-piping components and related materials.
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Both formulations were packed in 10-ml polyvinyl chloride droppers labeled with randomly generated numbers.
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The kids played on the playground, which had a soft surface made of polyvinyl material.
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The workers at the factory produced various polyvinyl products, including insulation and piping.
Synonyms
A plastic that people make and use for pipes, flooring, and coatings
A plastic material used to make paints and flexible, water resistant products
A strong plastic made from many small chemical parts often used for pipes and floors
Compounds
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A hard plastic used to make pipes, cable covers and credit cards
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A plastic made from vinyl formaldehyde used in paints and glues
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A man-made material used in glue and paint to hold things together
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A plastic that people make and use for pipes, flooring, and coatings
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Polyvinyl combines poly- 'many' and vinyl 'a common plastic', like the vinyl in 'vinyl record' or flooring. So polyvinyl is a plastic made of many vinyl parts joined in a long chain, which explains why it is used for durable films, containers and other plastic products.