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Meaning of "PVC" in the English dictionary

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WHAT DOES PVC MEAN IN ENGLISH?

PVC

Polyvinyl chloride

Poly, commonly abbreviated PVC, is the third-most widely produced polymer, after polyethylene and polypropylene. PVC comes in two basic forms: rigid and flexible. The rigid form of PVC is used in construction for pipe, and in profile applications such as doors and windows. It is also used for bottles and other non-food packaging, and cards. It can be made softer and more flexible by the addition of plasticizers, the most widely used being phthalates. In this form, it is also used in plumbing, electrical cable insulation, imitation leather, signage, inflatable products and many applications where it replaces rubber. Pure poly is a white, brittle solid. It is insoluble in alcohol, but slightly soluble in tetrahydrofuran.

Definition of PVC in the English dictionary

The definition of PVC in the dictionary is 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.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PVC

PVA
PVR
PVS
Pvt.
pw
PWA
pwn
PWR
pwt
PX

WORDS THAT END LIKE PVC

AVC
RAVC
UPVC

Synonyms and antonyms of PVC in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «PVC» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PVC

Find out the translation of PVC to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of PVC from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «PVC» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

PVC
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

PVC
570 millions of speakers

English

PVC
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पीवीसी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

PVC
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ПВХ
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

PVC
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পিভিসি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

PVC
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

PVC
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

PVC
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

PVC
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

PVC
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

PVC
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

PVC
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிவிசி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पीव्हीसी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

PVC
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

PVC
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

PVC
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ПВХ
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

PVC
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

PVC
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

PVC
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

PVC
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

PVC
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of PVC

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PVC»

The term «PVC» is very widely used and occupies the 5.331 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PVC» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «PVC» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «PVC» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about PVC

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QUOTES WITH «PVC»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word PVC.
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Nick Goepper
I skied on Astroturf and PVC pipe on the slope in my backyard.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PVC»

Discover the use of PVC in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to PVC and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Manufacture and Processing of PVC
This ten chapter book on the manufacture and processing of PVC covers bulk processing, paste, emulsion, blends, toxicity, morphology, rigid PVC and plasticised PVC.
R H Burgess, 2003
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PVC Degradation & Stabilization
This is the one authoritative source on this subject.
George Wypych, 2008
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PVC Handbook
In this single handbook, the editors aim to give a diverse audience of readers a complete account of all aspects of PVC—from monomer manufacture to polymerization; the gamut of such additives as stabilizers, lubricants, plasticizers, ...
Charles E. Wilkes, James W. Summers, Charles Anthony Daniels, 2005
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PVC Pipe-- Design and Installation
Annotation Covering both general and technical information related to PVC use, this illustrated manual discusses the properties of the material, its testing and inspection, hydraulics, design factors, pressure capacity, receiving and ...
‎2002
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Encyclopedia of PVC, Second Edition: Compounding Processes, ...
Revised and updated throughout, this second edition covers significant changes and advances in PVC science and technology.
Leonard I. Nass, 1992
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PVC: Compounds, Processing and Applications
This report reviews the composition and synthesis of PVC, composition and formulation technology, compounding and manufacturing technology, and the additional range of materials made possible by blending with other polymers.
J. Leadbitter, J. A. Day, J. L. Ryan, 1994
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Technology of Pvc Compounding and Its Applications
The Book Cover Pvc Resins Manufacture & Properties, Processing Of Pvc, Additives For Pvc, Compounding, Compounding Of Pvc, Compounding Of Pvc Pastes, Testing Of Resins And Compounds, Speciality Plastic Compounds & Masterbatches, Pvc ...
‎2007
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Pvc: World Markets And Prospects
This report discusses PVC from a business perspective, looking at its supply and demand, price, markets and applications, environmental issues and the future prospects of the industry.
G. Pritchard, 2002
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Recycling of PVC and Mixed Plastic Waste
A feasibility of PVC recycling without additional stabilization is seen in mixing of PVC waste with a new material. Several studies are available about the use of PVC scrap in the manufacturing process of various PVC articles.40-43 They ...
Francesco Paolo La Mantia, 1996
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The Pvc Project Book: 101 Uses For Pvc Pipe In The Home, ...
The author, a bonafide homesteader, outlines dozens of projects using PVC piping, from building a small greenhouse to fashioning a gutter cleaner--all in the service of simplicity and self-sufficiency. Original.
Charles A. Sanders, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PVC»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term PVC is used in the context of the following news items.
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Richmond couple make waves with homemade shark cages at …
It's the acronym for “personal safety cage, one made of PVC pipes and steel bolts.” Sandi Bergman models the personal safety cage. The plan was to make a ... «wtvr.com, Jul 15»
2
Six dead in explosion at South Korean PVC plant
An explosion at a PVC plant in South Korea on July 3 killed six workers and injured a security guard at a factory owned by Hanwha Chemical Co., the country's ... «Plastics News, Jul 15»
3
Rita Ora strips down to just a bra and PVC pants at Wireless Festival
The 24-year-old singer was performing at New Look Wireless Festival 2015 in Finsbury Park where she stripped down to just a bra and PVC knickers for a ... «Daily Mail, Jun 15»
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Ogun Declares Friday Work Free For PVC Collection
This is to ensure that all eligible voters in the state collect their Permanent Voters Card (PVC) to enable them exercise their civic responsibility in the forthcoming ... «CHANNELS TELEVISION, Mar 15»
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INEC Commissioner Displeased with PVC Collection In Ogun
pvc The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) National Commissioner in charge of Oyo, Ekiti and Ogun States, Prof Lai Olurode, has expressed ... «CHANNELS TELEVISION, Mar 15»
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Kaduna Residents Decry Poor PVC Distribution
pvc Kaduna State Residents have decried their inability to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVC) despite the extension for the distribution exercise by the ... «CHANNELS TELEVISION, Feb 15»
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PVC Collection: Low Turnout In Edo State
pvc Following the postponement of the general elections and the extension of voter card collection deadline by the Independent National Electoral Commission, ... «CHANNELS TELEVISION, Feb 15»
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PVC Distribution: INEC Decries Poor Response In Abuja
Some residents of Abuja had condemned the ongoing collection of the Permanent Voter Cards (PVC) in the Federal Capital Territory for what they called ... «CHANNELS TELEVISION, Feb 15»
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Lagos Declares Friday Public Holiday For PVC Collection
PVC The Lagos State Government has declared Friday a work-free day for its workers to enable them collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVC). The State ... «CHANNELS TELEVISION, Feb 15»
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States Declare Public Holidays for PVC Collection
Minna, Owerri, Benin, Abeokuta and Lagos — Three state governments yesterday announced public holidays to enable eligible voters collect their Permanent ... «Daily Trust, Feb 15»

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