1. of, relating to, or made from a synthetic plastic polymer derived from vinyl compounds
Usage: commonly used in chemistry and materials science

1. a synthetic plastic material made from vinyl polymers, used in manufacturing various products
Usage: often used in industrial and commercial contexts

Examples

• Polyvinyl chloride is commonly used in plumbing pipes.
• The record was made from polyvinyl material.
• Polyvinyl acetate is used as an adhesive in many woodworking applications.
• The flooring contains polyvinyl compounds for durability.
• Polyvinyl films are used in packaging to protect products.
• The manufacturer switched to polyvinyl for better water resistance.