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polyvinyl acetate

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  • noun chemistry A rubbery synthetic polymer prepared by polymerization of vinyl acetate, used as an adhesive for light materials such as paper, wood and cloth. Abbreviations: PVA, PVAc.

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  • noun a vinyl polymer used especially in paints or adhesives

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hypernyms (3)

Words that are more generic or abstract

  1. polyvinyl resin
  2. vinyl polymer
  3. vinyl resin

cross-references (2)

Cross-references

  1. carpenter's glue
  2. white glue

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