PVC

UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˌpiːviːˈsiː/


WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
PVC, 
  1. Chemistrypolyvinyl chloride.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
PVC, 
  1. ChemistrySee polyvinyl chloride. 

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
PVC abbreviation for
  1. polyvinyl chloride; a synthetic thermoplastic material made by polymerizing vinyl chloride. The properties depend on the added plasticizer. The flexible forms are used in hosepipes, insulation, shoes, garments, etc. Rigid PVC is used for moulded articles
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'PVC' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
compact disc - phthalate - plastic - plastic bullet - polyvinyl chloride - polyvinyl resin - UPVC - vinyl - vinyl chloride - vinyl resin

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