polyvinyl chloride
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5.1
- noun
- /ˌpɒliˈvaɪnɪl klɔːrˈaɪd/
- Specialized
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cloruro de polivinilo
- Lined peat filters are built on-site and usually lined with 30 mil polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
- polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
- polyvinyl chloride plastic
- polyvinyl chloride (PVC) materials
Examples
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These pumps are manufactured from thermoplastics such as polyvinyl chloride, chlorinated polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene, and polyvinylidene fluoride.
Academic text (1996) -
Except for the first five wells, all wells were of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) construction with bronze pumps and stainless steel column pipes.
Academic text (2001) -
The gas then proceeds through polyvinyl chloride ducting to the outside air.
Academic text (1995) -
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.
Academic text (1996) -
The conductors are made of 24-gauge, triple-coated magnetic wire, and each is coated with three layers of polyvinyl chloride.
Academic text (1994) -
Although the liner can be made from a number of materials, 30 mil polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is the most common and probably the most reliable liner material.
Academic text (2001) -
The health risks associated with low lead levels mean that consumer products (such as those made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic, which often incorporates lead as a stabilizer) with even moderate lead exposure risks could be dangerous.
Academic text (2004) -
The plumber recommended using polyvinyl chloride pipes for their durability and resistance to corrosion.
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Many children's toys are made from polyvinyl chloride because it is flexible and easy to mold.
Synonyms
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3.7
A strong plastic used to make pipes, cables, and other products
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6.6
A man-made plastic used for pipes or films
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
Surface Forms
Morphology
The term is a straightforward chemical compound name built compositionally: 'polyvinyl' (a polymer based on vinyl) combined with 'chloride' (a chlorine-containing compound) yields a polymer of vinyl chloride (PVC). This follows standard scientific naming conventions and has clear equivalents across languages, so a learner who knows the constituent meanings can infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Polyvinyl chloride literally describes the material: poly means 'many', vinyl is a small piece used to build plastics, and chloride shows it contains chlorine. So the name tells you it is a plastic made of many vinyl pieces with chlorine, which is why we call this common durable plastic polyvinyl chloride.