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Definitions of pvc word
- noun pvc a white, water-insoluble, thermoplastic resin, derived by the polymerization of vinyl chloride: used chiefly for thin coatings, insulation, and pipings. 1
- noun pvc polyvinyl chloride: plasticlike material 1
- noun Technical meaning of pvc 1. (networking) Permanent Virtual Circuit. 2. (hardware) polyvinyl chloride. 1
- uncountable noun pvc PVC is a plastic material that is used for many purposes, for example to make clothing or shoes or to cover chairs. PVC is an abbreviation for 'polyvinyl chloride'. 0
- abbreviation PVC polyvinyl chloride; a synthetic thermoplastic material made by polymerizing vinyl chloride. The properties depend on the added plasticizer. The flexible forms are used in hosepipes, insulation, shoes, garments, etc. Rigid PVC is used for moulded articles 0
- noun pvc any of a family of polymers derived from vinyl chloride: they have many uses in various forms, as in rigid plastic pipes and clear, thin food wrapping 0
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Origin of pvc
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35
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Parts of speech for Pvc
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pvc popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
pvc usage trend in Literature
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