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polyvinylidene

1 9.9

Made from or containing a man-made plastic used in films and coatings

adjective
/ˌpɒliˌvaɪnɪlˈdaɪniːn/

Specialized

: polivinilideno

Researchers developed a new polyvinylidene film for use in advanced battery technology.

Examples

The polyvinylidene coating provides excellent resistance to chemicals and moisture.
Many industrial filters use polyvinylidene materials for their durability and selectivity.
The new polyvinylidene film is very durable.
We use polyvinylidene coatings for better insulation.
The polyvinylidene coating provides excellent resistance to chemicals and moisture.
Researchers developed a new polyvinylidene film for use in advanced battery technology.
Many industrial filters use polyvinylidene materials for their durability and selectivity.

Synonyms

polyvinyl resin

vspolyvinylidene

Specialized

1 6.5

A plastic that people make and use for pipes, flooring, and coatings

is made from a specific polymer rather than broader materials from that chemical group

vinyl resin

vspolyvinylidene

Specialized

1 7.0

A plastic material used to make paints and flexible, water resistant products

is formed from a specific polymer rather than broader materials made that way

vinyl polymer

vspolyvinylidene

Specialized

1 5.5

A strong plastic made from many small chemical parts often used for pipes and floors

is formed from a specific polymer rather than the broader class of such materials

Surface Forms

polyvinylidene positive

Morphology

polyvinylidene = vinylidene (opaque) = poly + vinyl + idene

The term is formally built from technical chemical elements, but its meaning is not readily recoverable for an average learner.

Etymology

Polyvinylidene starts with poly- 'many' and contains vinyl, the same word you see in 'vinyl records', which are a kind of plastic. So it means 'made from many vinyl parts', and as an adjective it describes something made from that plastic, like a polyvinylidene coating.