polyvinyl alcohol en · NOUN
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| polyvinyl alcohols | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (4)
nl polyvinylalcohol (polymer) · fi polyvinyylialkoholi (polymer) · ro alcool polivinilic (polymer) · cmn 聚乙烯醇 (polymer)