polyvinyl
adjective
poly·vi·nyl
ˌpä-lē-ˈvī-nᵊl 
: of, relating to, or being a polymerized vinyl compound, resin, or plastic
—often used in combination
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Unlike tempered glass, which shatters easily, laminated glass is made of two thick pieces of glass sandwiching a type of durable resin called polyvinyl butyral (PVB) and is much more likely to hold together during impact.
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Diana Hubbell, Popular Science, 21 Aug. 2025
Great for island cruise itineraries, this phone bag is watertight and retains touchscreen operations through its polyvinyl shell.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2024
Most quality towels are made from polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) or microfiber, says Balicki.
—Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 4 Aug. 2023
The kit includes a tiered shelving unit; a polyvinyl (PVC) covering, which is thicker and more waterproof than the polythene coverings often found in other kits, and a durable steel frame to help keep the unit upright during unfavorable weather conditions.
—Rachel Center, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2023
Below, Yoo takes us through her entrepreneurial journey, the ups and downs of working in the sustainability space, and why her company petitioned the EPA to remove polyvinyl alcohol from water.
—Dale Arden Chong, ELLE, 14 June 2023
Once printing is finished, the shapes are set by adding polyvinyl alcohol to the inky portion of the structure.
—Ian Randall, Science | AAAS, 1 Nov. 2019
Solutions of synthetic polymers, such as polyvinyl acetate, in acetone or ethanol, are used for this purpose.
—Hans-Dieter Sues, Smithsonian, 3 Sep. 2019
For bare drywall, use a PVA (polyvinyl acetate) paint, seal over stains and hide colors with a high-hiding primer sealer, and for painting bare steel make sure to get paint with anodic zinc protection to inhibit rust.
—Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 16 Jan. 2019
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Diana Hubbell, Popular Science, 21 Aug. 2025
Great for island cruise itineraries, this phone bag is watertight and retains touchscreen operations through its polyvinyl shell.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2024
Most quality towels are made from polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) or microfiber, says Balicki.
—Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 4 Aug. 2023
The kit includes a tiered shelving unit; a polyvinyl (PVC) covering, which is thicker and more waterproof than the polythene coverings often found in other kits, and a durable steel frame to help keep the unit upright during unfavorable weather conditions.
—Rachel Center, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2023
Below, Yoo takes us through her entrepreneurial journey, the ups and downs of working in the sustainability space, and why her company petitioned the EPA to remove polyvinyl alcohol from water.
—Dale Arden Chong, ELLE, 14 June 2023
Once printing is finished, the shapes are set by adding polyvinyl alcohol to the inky portion of the structure.
—Ian Randall, Science | AAAS, 1 Nov. 2019
Solutions of synthetic polymers, such as polyvinyl acetate, in acetone or ethanol, are used for this purpose.
—Hans-Dieter Sues, Smithsonian, 3 Sep. 2019
For bare drywall, use a PVA (polyvinyl acetate) paint, seal over stains and hide colors with a high-hiding primer sealer, and for painting bare steel make sure to get paint with anodic zinc protection to inhibit rust.
—Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 16 Jan. 2019
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polyvinyl
adjective
poly·vi·nyl
-ˈvīn-ᵊl
: of, relating to, or being a polymerized vinyl compound, resin, or plastic
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