PVC
Definition for pvc (2 of 2)
polyvinyl chloride
noun Chemistry.
a white, water-insoluble, thermoplastic resin, derived by the polymerization of vinyl chloride: used chiefly for thin coatings, insulation, and pipings.
Also called
PVC.
Origin of polyvinyl chloride
First recorded in 1930–35
Example sentences from the Web for pvc
He saw a chain barrier covered with PVC piping that the Jeep had apparently struck and damaged before becoming stuck.
For smaller volumes, Kaijser said, the differential between wood and PVC is about 10 percent.
Wood Cards Are a Green Alternative to the Classic Plastic Gift Card |Daniel Gross |November 29, 2013 |DAILY BEAST“If you do the math, it is like 150,000 tons of PVC plastic,” said Kaijser.
Wood Cards Are a Green Alternative to the Classic Plastic Gift Card |Daniel Gross |November 29, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
British Dictionary definitions for pvc (1 of 2)
PVC
abbreviation for
polyvinyl chloride; a synthetic thermoplastic material made by polymerizing vinyl chloride. The properties depend on the added plasticizer. The flexible forms are used in hosepipes, insulation, shoes, garments, etc. Rigid PVC is used for moulded articles
British Dictionary definitions for pvc (2 of 2)
Medical definitions for pvc (1 of 2)
PVC
abbr.
polyvinyl chloride
premature ventricular contraction
Medical definitions for pvc (2 of 2)
polyvinyl chloride
n.
A common thermoplastic vinyl that is used in a variety of manufactured products.
Scientific definitions for pvc (1 of 2)
PVC
See polyvinyl chloride.
Scientific definitions for pvc (2 of 2)
polyvinyl chloride
[ pŏl′ē-vī′nəl ]
A synthetic resin, composed of repeating units of vinyl chloride (C2H3Cl). Polyvinyl chloride is very versatile and is used in a wide variety of products, including rainwear, garden hoses, audio discs, and floor tiles.