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polyvinyl acetate

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polyvinyl acetate
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a colourless odourless tasteless resin used in emulsion paints, adhesives, sealers, a substitute for chicle in chewing gum, and for sealing porous surfaces Abbreviation PVA
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Noun1.polyvinyl acetate - a vinyl polymer used especially in paints or adhesives
PVA
polyvinyl resin, vinyl polymer, vinyl resin - a thermoplastic derived by polymerization from compounds containing the vinyl group


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