Definition of Polyvinyl chloride

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

Exact synonyms: Pvc
Generic synonyms: Polyvinyl Resin, Vinyl Polymer, Vinyl Resin

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

polyvalent allergy
polyvalent antiserum
polyvalent serum
polyvalent vaccine
polyvidone
polyvinyl
polyvinyl
polyvinyl-formaldehyde
polyvinylpyridine n-oxide
polyvinylpyrrolidone
polyvinylpyrrolidone-iodine complex
polyvinyl acetate
polyvinyl alcohol
polyvinyl alcohol oxidase
polyvinyl chloride (current term)
polyvinyl chloride (current term)
polyvinyl resin
polywater
polywaters
polyzoa
polyzoa
polyzoan
polyzoan
polyzoans
polyzoaries
polyzoarium
polyzoary
polyzoary
polyzoic
polyzoic

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