polyvinyl resin — n. VINYL PLASTIC … English World dictionary
polyvinyl resin — noun a thermoplastic derived by polymerization from compounds containing the vinyl group • Syn: ↑vinyl polymer, ↑vinyl resin • Hypernyms: ↑synthetic resin • Hyponyms: ↑polyvinyl acetate, ↑PVA, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
polyvinyl resin — noun Any resinous plastic manufactured by the polymerization of a vinyl monomer … Wiktionary
Polyvinyl chloride — Polyvinyl chloride, (IUPAC Polychloroethene) commonly abbreviated PVC, is a widely used thermoplastic polymer. In terms of revenue generated, it is one of the most valuable products of the chemical industry. Around the world, over 50% of PVC… … Wikipedia
Polyvinyl fluoride — (PVF) or (CH2CHF)n is mainly used in flammability lowering coating of airplane interiors and photovoltaic module backsheets. It is also used in things like raincoats, and metal sheeting. Polyvinyl fluoride is a thermoplastic fluoropolymer with… … Wikipedia
Polyvinyl butyral — (or PVB) is a resin usually used for applications that require strong binding, optical clarity, adhesion to many surfaces, toughness and flexibility. It is prepared from polyvinyl alcohol by reaction with butyraldehyde. The major application is… … Wikipedia
polyvinyl acetate — ► NOUN ▪ a synthetic resin made by polymerizing vinyl acetate, used chiefly in paints and adhesives … English terms dictionary
polyvinyl alcohol — Chem. a colorless, water soluble, thermoplastic resin, derived by the hydrolysis of polyvinyl acetate: used chiefly as an adhesive and as a sizing agent in the manufacture of textiles, paper, and plastics. [1925 30] * * * ▪ chemical compound… … Universalium
polyvinyl alcohol — noun : a polymer of vinyl alcohol; especially : a thermoplastic resin that is soluble or swells in water, that if obtained by complete hydrolysis of polyvinyl acetate has the formula [−CH2CH(OH)−]x or if by partial hydrolysis contains some… … Useful english dictionary
polyvinyl chloride — Chem. a white, water insoluble, thermoplastic resin, derived by the polymerization of vinyl chloride: used chiefly for thin coatings, insulation, and pipings. Also called PVC. [1930 35] * * * ▪ chemical compound a synthetic resin belonging… … Universalium