Lexic.us

Definition of Polyvinyl chloride

1. Noun. A polymer of vinyl chloride used instead of rubber in electric cables.

Medical Definition of Polyvinyl chloride

1. Chloroethene homopolymer. A polyvinyl resin used extensively in the manufacture of plastics, including medical devices, tubing, and other packaging. It is also used as a rubber substitute. Residues are present in human body tissues. Chemical name: Ethene, chloro-, homopolymer (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Polyvinyl Chloride

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