polyvinyl

[ pol-ee-vahyn-l ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. pertaining to or derived from a vinyl polymer.

polyvinyl

/ -ˈvaɪnəl; ˌpɒlɪˈvaɪnɪl /

noun

1. modifier designating a plastic or resin formed by polymerization of a vinyl derivative

Word History and Origins

Origin of polyvinyl¹

First recorded in 1930–35; poly- + vinyl

Example Sentences

The process involves blending three main components -- carbon nanotubes, polyvinyl alcohol and carboxymethyl cellulose -- followed by freeze-drying.

From Science Daily

To address this issue, the team developed a hybrid porous structure using polyvinyl alcohol, a lightweight polymer with high affinity for lithium ions, combined with single-walled carbon nanotubes and nanocarbon spheres.

From Science Daily

Single LP colours will be made using BioVinyl - which replaces the petroleum used to manufacture Polyvinyl chloride with recycled used cooking oil.

From BBC

Polyvinyl chloride, for example — frequently used in plastic water pipes — can expose people to endocrine disruptors including benzene, phthalates, and bisphenols.

From Salon

Thirty patients had polyvinyl chloride particles in their plaque.

From Los Angeles Times