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A rubbery synthetic polymer prepared by polymerization of vinyl acetate, used as an adhesive for light materials such as paper, wood and cloth. Abbreviations: PVA, PVAc.
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Polyvinyl acetate — (PVA or PVAc) is a rubbery synthetic polymer. It is prepared by polymerization of vinyl acetate monomer, also referred to as VAM. Partial or complete hydrolysis of the polymer is used to prepare polyvinyl alcohol. Hydroylized alcohol product is… … Wikipedia
polyvinyl acetate — ► NOUN ▪ a synthetic resin made by polymerizing vinyl acetate, used chiefly in paints and adhesives … English terms dictionary
polyvinyl acetate — Chem. a colorless, odorless, nontoxic, transparent, thermoplastic, water insoluble resin used as an adhesive in certain paints and as an intermediate in the synthesis of polyvinyl acetal and polyvinyl alcohol. Also called PVA [1925 30] * * * ▪… … Universalium
polyvinyl acetate — a light and heat stable resin formed by the polymerization of vinyl acetate … Medical dictionary
polyvinyl acetate — noun a synthetic resin made by polymerizing vinyl acetate, used chiefly in paints and adhesives … English new terms dictionary
polyvinyl acetate — /pɒliˌvaɪnəl ˈæsəteɪt/ (say polee.vuynuhl asuhtayt) noun a transparent thermoplastic resin, produced by the polymerisation of vinyl acetate, used as an adhesive, in inks, paints and lacquers, etc. Abbrev.: PVA …
polyvinyl acetate — A synthetic resin used as a medium or a varnish … Glossary of Art Terms
polyvinyl acetate — n. Chem. a soft plastic polymer used in paints and adhesives. Usage: Abbr.: PVA … Useful english dictionary
Polyvinyl alcohol — Other names PVOH; Poly(Ethenol), Ethenol, homopolymer; PVA; Polyviol; Vinol; Alvyl; Alkotex; Covol; Gelvatol; Lemol; Mowiol … Wikipedia
Polyvinyl — can refer to: * Vinyl polymer * Polyvinyl chloride * Polyvinyl acetate * Polyvinyl alcohol * Polyvinyl Record Co., an independent record label … Wikipedia
