PVC
White plumbing material
PVC is polyvinyl chloride, a synthetic plastic polymer used widely in construction, plumbing, and manufacturing.
PVC pipes carry water and sewage.
Vinyl siding, window frames, and electrical cable insulation are typically PVC.
The material is durable, cheap, and water-resistant, though environmentally controversial due to chemicals released during production and disposal.
In fashion, PVC refers to shiny, plastic-like clothing associated with fetish wear and club culture.
Heat-softenable, repeatedly reshapable polymer
- polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
- resinViscous plant secretion
- extrusionPushing through a die
- calenderingRoller-smoothing process
plasticizers · stabilizers · additives · phthalates · monomer · polymerization · rigid · flexible
Able to withstand use
- flexibleAble to bend freely
- rigidUnable to bend
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- corrosion-resistantWithstands oxidation and decay
chemical-resistant · weather-resistant · flame-retardant · UV-resistant · impact-resistant · low-cost · versatile · smooth
Water and waste infrastructure
- conduitTube conveying fluid or cables
- drainageLiquid removal system
- sewerageWastewater removal infrastructure
- irrigationArtificial water supply for agriculture
tubing · fittings · coupling · elbow · tee · reducer · cap · union
Installed electrical conductors
- cableHeavy-duty woven line
- sheathingProtective outer layer
- jacketingEnclosing in covering
- dielectricPolarizable electrical non-conductor
nonconductive · flame-retardant · electrical · conduit · covering · protection · voltage · liner
Waterproof protective sheeting
- raincoatWaterproof outer garment
- awningMounted overhead shelter
- wadersWaterproof fishing garment
- inflatableExpandable by air
thermoplastic
Heat-softenable, repeatedly reshapable polymer
calendering · plasticizers · stabilizers · additives · phthalates · monomer · polymerization · rigid · flexible · film
durable
Able to withstand use
- flexibleAble to bend freely
- rigidUnable to bend
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
corrosion-resistant · chemical-resistant · weather-resistant · flame-retardant · UV-resistant · impact-resistant · low-cost · versatile · smooth · nonporous
plumbing
Water and waste infrastructure
- conduitTube conveying fluid or cables
- drainageLiquid removal system
- sewerageWastewater removal infrastructure
irrigation · tubing · fittings · coupling · elbow · tee · reducer · cap · union · corrosion-resistant
wiring
Installed electrical conductors
dielectric · nonconductive · flame-retardant · electrical · conduit · covering · protection · voltage · liner · cladding
tarpaulin
Waterproof protective sheeting
inflatable · downspout · sealant · waterproofing · groundsheet
PVCcopper
Reddish-brown metallic element
copper pipe · cast iron · galvanized steel · lead pipe · iron
PVCwood
Tree-derived building material
metal · natural rubber · bamboo · organic material · copper
Polymer designed to decompose
natural fiber · sustainable material · bioplastic · sustainable materials · eco-friendly alternatives
- PVC pipeRigid plastic tubing
- PVC pipingPolyvinyl chloride conduits