English Explanatory Dictionary

polyvinyl alcohol

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A water-soluble synthetic polymer prepared by partial or complete hydrolysis of polyvinyl acetate to remove acetate groups, having many uses, including as an adhesive and surfactant and in freshwater angling.

Word forms

polyvinyl alcohol polyvinyl alcohols

Synonyms

PVA PVAL PVOH

Derived words

polyvinyl alcohol oxidase
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