polyvinylchloride
Common synthetic polymer
Polyvinylchloride, usually abbreviated PVC, is a synthetic plastic polymer used extensively in construction, plumbing, and manufacturing.
PVC pipes carry water and sewage; PVC sheeting covers floors and walls.
The material is durable, inexpensive, and resistant to moisture and chemicals: The contractor specified PVC for the drainage system.
Heat-softenable, repeatedly reshapable polymer
- resinViscous plant secretion
- monomerChain-forming molecule
- additivesSubstances included for enhancement
- stabilizersMechanisms ensuring steadiness
plasticizers · phthalates · compounding · extrusion · calendering · copolymer · rigid · flexible
Surface underfoot material
- linoleumSmooth resilient floor covering
- upholsteryFurniture's textile layer
- signagePosted public displays
- bannersLarge displayed cloth signs
inflatable · blinds · wallcovering · packaging · tubing · hose
Water and waste infrastructure
- conduitTube conveying fluid or cables
- drainageLiquid removal system
- sewerageWastewater removal infrastructure
- irrigationArtificial water supply for agriculture
wastewater · tubing · fittings · elbow · coupling · joint · underground · flow
Hollow cylindrical conduit
- cathetersTubes inserted into body cavities
- biocompatibleAccepted by living tissue
- sterileFree from microorganisms
- disposableMade for one use
Involving conducted current
- nonconductiveResists electricity passage
- dielectricPolarizable electrical non-conductor
- conduitTube conveying fluid or cables
- thermalPertaining to warmth
weatherproof · protective · coating · raceway · jacketing
thermoplastic
Heat-softenable, repeatedly reshapable polymer
- resinViscous plant secretion
- monomerChain-forming molecule
- additivesSubstances included for enhancement
stabilizers · plasticizers · phthalates · compounding · extrusion · calendering · copolymer · rigid · flexible · recyclable
flooring
Surface underfoot material
- linoleumSmooth resilient floor covering
- upholsteryFurniture's textile layer
- signagePosted public displays
banners · inflatable · blinds · wallcovering · packaging · tubing · hose
plumbing
Water and waste infrastructure
- conduitTube conveying fluid or cables
- drainageLiquid removal system
- sewerageWastewater removal infrastructure
irrigation · wastewater · tubing · fittings · elbow · coupling · joint · underground · flow · aqueduct
tubing
Hollow cylindrical conduit
- cathetersTubes inserted into body cavities
- biocompatibleAccepted by living tissue
- sterileFree from microorganisms
electrical
Involving conducted current
- nonconductiveResists electricity passage
- dielectricPolarizable electrical non-conductor
- conduitTube conveying fluid or cables
thermal · weatherproof · protective · coating · raceway · jacketing
siding
Exterior wall covering
fencing · decking · trim · cladding · weatherboard · profiles · doors · shutters · railing · lattice
polyvinylchloridebiodegradable plastic
Polymer designed to decompose
cellulose · paper · cardboard · hemp fiber · bioplastic
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