polyvinyl pyrrolidone
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English
[edit]Alternative forms
[edit]Noun
[edit]polyvinyl pyrrolidone (uncountable)
- (chemistry) A water-soluble polymer used in pharmaceutical products, paint and as an adhesive for postage stamps and envelopes.
Synonyms
[edit]- polyvidone
- povidone
- PVP (abbreviation)
Derived terms
[edit]- polyvinylpyrrolidone-iodine complex
- polyvinylpyrrolidone-iodine (“PVP-I”)
- PVP (abbreviation)