vinyl polymer
- noun
- /ˈvaɪnəl ˈpɒlɪmər/
- Specialized
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polímero de vinilo
- Researchers developed a new vinyl polymer that is stronger and more flexible than previous materials.
Examples
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Most pipes in modern homes are made from vinyl polymer due to its durability.
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The recycling process for vinyl polymer products requires special equipment to break them down safely.
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The vinyl polymer is durable and flexible.
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Many products are made from vinyl polymers.
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Modern flooring options often include vinyl polymer for its water-resistant properties.
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The furniture industry relies on vinyl polymer for creating long-lasting upholstery materials.
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Due to its versatility, vinyl polymer is commonly used in the production of toys and packaging.
Synonyms
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A shiny, flexible plastic used for floors, chair covers, and records
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A man-made plastic used for pipes or films
A plastic material used to make paints and flexible, water resistant products
A plastic that people make and use for pipes, flooring, and coatings
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound is compositionally transparent: 'vinyl' names a specific chemical group and 'polymer' denotes a large molecule made of repeating units, so 'vinyl polymer' straightforwardly means a polymer composed of vinyl-derived monomers. This follows regular noun-noun compounding and is predictable for a learner who already knows the constituent meanings, even if the term is technical.
Etymology
Vinyl polymer comes from its two parts: vinyl, a small chemical piece, and polymer, which means many pieces joined. Think of many tiny vinyl tiles snapping together into a long chain to make a strong, flexible plastic, so the name means 'a plastic made from joined vinyl units'.