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polyvinyl British & World English

denoting materials or objects made from polymers of vinyl compounds

polyvinyl acetate (abbreviation: PVA) British & World English

a synthetic resin made by polymerizing vinyl acetate, used chiefly in paints and adhesives

polyvinyl chloride (abbreviation: PVC) British & World English

a tough chemically resistant synthetic resin made by polymerizing vinyl chloride and used for a wide variety of products including pipes, flooring, and sheeting