PVC

abbreviation for

1. 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

PVC

1. See polyvinyl chloride

Example Sentences

As she entered one training area, where apprentices learn to install sinks and toilets, she paused and took a deep breath of air redolent with the scent of PVC glue and primer.

From Los Angeles Times

If the products are contaminated with other plastics, such as PVC or polystyrene, the outcome isn’t good.

From Los Angeles Times

“So for us, and basically for everybody else, PVC is bad. It’s not able to be chemically recycled.”

From Los Angeles Times

In addition, despite her damaged PVC front door having been boarded up in a makeshift repair by officers, it was months before it could be replaced properly.

From BBC

If you want to make a scope for deeper water, follow the same steps but use a longer piece of PVC pipe in place of the coffee can!

From National Geographic Kids