polyvinyl alcohol
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See also: polyvinylalcohol
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Noun
[edit]polyvinyl alcohol (countable and uncountable, plural polyvinyl alcohols)
- (chemistry) 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.
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[edit]polymer
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