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polyvinyl chloride
noun
Definition of POLYVINYL CHLORIDE
: a polymer of vinyl chloride used especially for electrical insulation, films, and pipes —abbreviation PVC
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First Known Use of POLYVINYL CHLORIDE
1933
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