Polyvinyl chloride

Pronunciation: /ˌpɑɫiˈvaɪnəɫ ˈkɫɔɹaɪd/

Polyvinyl chloride (noun)

  1. A strong, flexible plastic made from vinyl chloride, used for pipes, cables, window frames, and many household products.
  2. A polymer material with the chemical structure based on repeating vinyl chloride units, often produced in rigid and flexible forms.

Examples

  • This common plastic is used in many everyday products.
  • The common plastic can be shaped into different forms.