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polyvinyl chloride
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polyvinyl chloride
n.
PVC.
polyvinyl chloride
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) the full name of PVC
polyvinyl chloride  (pl-vnl)
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.
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Noun1.polyvinyl chloride - a polymer of vinyl chloride used instead of rubber in electric cables
PVC
polyvinyl resin, vinyl polymer, vinyl resin - a thermoplastic derived by polymerization from compounds containing the vinyl group
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There is no systematic study on the interaction of the effects of thermoform mold process conditions on polyvinylchloride (PVC) and polyethylene (PE) double layer package materials in literature.
The effects of thermoform molding conditions on polyvinylchloride and ... by Oksuz, Mustafa; Alsac, Cafer; Ates, Murat / Polymer Engineering and Science
The custom-fit suits are made of a complex mixture of Teflon, polyvinylchloride and latex laced with tubing all aimed at allowing the astronauts to carry out their missions in the harshest of all environments.
Museum battles to preserve moon suits for posterity by AFP / AFP Global Edition
The custom-fit suits are made of a complex mixture of Teflon, polyvinylchloride and latex laced with tubing all aimed at allowing the astronauts to carry out their missions in the harshest of all environments.
Museum battles to preserve moon suits for posterity by AFP / AFP American Edition
 
 
 
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