Definition of Polyvinyl alcohol

1. Noun. (chemistry) 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. Abbreviations: '''PVA''', '''PVAL''', '''PVOH''' ¹

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Medical Definition of Polyvinyl alcohol

1. Ethenol homopolymer. A polymer prepared from polyvinyl acetates by replacement of the acetate groups with hydroxyl groups. It is used as a pharmaceutic aid and ophthalmic lubricant as well as in the manufacture of surface coatings artificial sponges, cosmetics, and other products. Chemical name: Ethenol, homopolymer (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Polyvinyl Alcohol

polyvalences
polyvalencies
polyvalency
polyvalent
polyvalent allergy
polyvalent antiserum
polyvalent serum
polyvalent vaccine
polyvariant
polyve
polyves
polyvidone
polyvinyl
polyvinyl-formaldehyde
polyvinyl acetate
polyvinyl alcohol (current term)
polyvinyl alcohol oxidase
polyvinyl chloride
polyvinyl fluoride
polyvinyl pyrrolidone
polyvinyl resin
polyvinylidene
polyvinylidene chloride
polyvinylidene difluoride
polyvinylidene fluoride
polyvinylidenes
polyvinylpolypyrrolidone
polyvinylpyridine n-oxide
polyvinylpyrrolidone
polyvinylpyrrolidone-iodine complex

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