PVC

PVC

abbr.

1. photovoltaic cell

2. polyvinyl chloride

3. premature ventricular contraction

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PVC

abbreviation for

(Elements & Compounds) 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

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PVC

polyvinyl chloride.

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	PVC - a polymer of vinyl chloride used instead of rubber in electric cables polyvinyl chloride polyvinyl resin, vinyl polymer, vinyl resin - a thermoplastic derived by polymerization from compounds containing the vinyl group
	2.	PVC - irregularity of cardiac rhythm; recurrent occurrences can be a precursor of ventricular fibrillation premature ventricular contraction arrhythmia, cardiac arrhythmia - an abnormal rate of muscle contractions in the heart

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Translations

PVC

PVC

PVC

N ABBR =polyvinyl chloride → PVC m

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PVC

[ˌpiːviːˈsiː] n abbr (=polyvinyl chloride) → PVC m

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PVC

abbr of polyvinyl chloride → PVC nt

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PVC

[ˌpiːviːˈsiː] n abbr =polyvinyl chloride → PVC

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PVC

abbr premature ventricular contraction. V. contraction.

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