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polyvinyl

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pol·y·vi·nyl  (pl-vnl)
adj. Abbr. PV
Designating any of a group of polymerized thermoplastic vinyls, such as polyvinyl chloride.

polyvinyl [ˌpɒlɪˈvaɪnɪl -ˈvaɪnəl]
n
(Chemistry) (modifier) designating a plastic or resin formed by polymerization of a vinyl derivative
Translations
polyvinyl [ˈpɒlɪvaɪnl] Npolivinilo m


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