polyvinyl chloride
noun
: a polymer of vinyl chloride used especially for electrical insulation, films, and pipes
—abbreviation PVC
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Vinyl is made from synthetic materials such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
For him, distinguishing between polyvinyl chloride and polyethylene terephthalate is child’s play.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
This plastic is largely made up of polyvinyl chloride—PVC—and contains VOCs that are known to cause cancer if released.
—Hannah Singleton, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025
For example, microplastics often contain chemical additives such as Bisphenol A (BPA), phthalates, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
For him, distinguishing between polyvinyl chloride and polyethylene terephthalate is child’s play.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
This plastic is largely made up of polyvinyl chloride—PVC—and contains VOCs that are known to cause cancer if released.
—Hannah Singleton, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025
For example, microplastics often contain chemical additives such as Bisphenol A (BPA), phthalates, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for polyvinyl chloride
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“Polyvinyl chloride.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polyvinyl%20chloride. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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