polyvinyl alcohol
A water-soluble synthetic polymer prepared by partial or complete hydrolysis of…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.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)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.
Forms
plural: polyvinyl alcohols| Singular | polyvinyl alcohol |
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regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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