polyvinyl alcohol

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polyvinyl alcohol (countable and uncountable, plural polyvinyl alcohols)

  1. (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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