polyvinyl chloride

noun

: a polymer of vinyl chloride used especially for electrical insulation, films, and pipes

—abbreviation PVC

Examples of polyvinyl chloride in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As for fake Christmas trees, recycling can be a little trickier: Some recycling centers do not accept the materials artificial trees are often made of, like polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or polyethylene (PE). —Greta Cross, USA Today, 26 Dec. 2025

Vinyl flooring is a type of synthetic flooring material that is made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC). —Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025

This Dunhill Fir artificial Christmas tree features needles and branches made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) that are hypoallergenic and fire-resistant. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025

Leggate called OxyChem a steady potential cash cow that focuses on its growing chlor-alkali business manufacturing PVC (polyvinyl chloride) resin for piping, construction materials, medical equipment, and more. —Jordan Blum, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for polyvinyl chloride

• amiloride
• hexachloride
• hydrochloride
• oxychloride
• pentachloride
• tetrachloride
• bichloride
• dichloride
• perchloride
• trichloride
• boride
• dihydrochloride