| a white, water-insoluble, thermoplastic resin, derived by the polymerization of vinyl chloride: used chiefly for thin coatings, insulation, and pipings. |
| polyvinyl chloride n. PVC. |
polyvinyl chloride n.
Abbr. PVC
A common thermoplastic vinyl that is used in a variety of manufactured products.
polyvinyl chloride hardware
(PVC) A common plastic used for insulating and jacketing many wire and cable products.
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