polyvinyl

adjective poly·vi·nyl \ˌpä-lē-ˈvī-n^əl\

Definition of POLYVINYL

: of, relating to, or being a polymerized vinyl compound, resin, or plastic —often used in combination

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use: 1927

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adjective poly·vi·nyl \-ˈvīn-^əl\

: of, relating to, or being a polymerized vinyl compound, resin, or plastic

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