polyvinylsiloxane
polyvinylsiloxane · polyvinylsiloxanes
An addition-reaction silicone elastomer, widely used for taking impressions, as in…An addition-reaction silicone elastomer, widely used for taking impressions, as in dentistry or for inspecting the interior features of machine parts.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)An addition-reaction silicone elastomer, widely used for taking impressions, as in dentistry or for inspecting the interior features of machine parts.
Origin
From polyvinyl + siloxane.From polyvinyl + siloxane.
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Forms
plural: polyvinylsiloxanes| Singular | polyvinylsiloxane |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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