polyvinyl

/ˌpɑliˈvaɪnl/ /ˌpɒliˈvaɪnl/

Meanings

noun

Any polymer derived from a vinyl compound.

Examples :

"Many shower curtains are made of polyvinyl, making them waterproof and easy to clean. "

adjective

Composed of, or derived from, many vinyl groups

Examples :

"The polyvinyl coating on the playground slide makes it durable and weather-resistant. "

compound material chemistry

Related Words

compound noun

/ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /kəmˈpaʊnd/

An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined

"The prisoners were kept in a secure compound. "

shower noun

/ˈʃaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈʃəʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃoʊ.ɚ/

A brief fall of precipitation (spell of rain, or a similar fall of snow, sleet, or cascade).

"Today there will be frequent showers and some sunny spells."

coating verb

/ˈkəʊtɪŋ/ /ˈkoʊtɪŋ/

To cover with a coating of some material.

"The frying pan was coated with a layer of non-stick material, making it easier to wash."

resistant noun

/rɪˈzɪstənt/ /rəˈzɪstənt/

A person who resists; especially a member of a resistance movement.

"The student was a strong resistant, leading the group in their peaceful protest against the unfair school rules. "

composed verb

/kəmˈpəʊzd/ /kəmˈpoʊzd/

To make something by merging parts.

"The editor composed a historical journal from many individual letters."

weather noun

/ˈwɛðə/ /ˈwɛðɚ/

The short term state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including the temperature, relative humidity, cloud cover, precipitation, wind, etc.

"The weather forecast for today predicts rain and strong winds, so I should bring an umbrella to school. "

derived verb

/dɪˈɹaɪvd/

To obtain or receive (something) from something else.

"The student derived the answer to the math problem from the formula. "

playground noun

/ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/

(outdoors) A large open space for children to play on, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).

"The school's playground was a favorite spot for the children after their classes. "

polymer noun

/ˈpɒl.ɨ.mə/ /ˈpɑ.lɪ.mɚ/

A long or larger molecule consisting of a chain or network of many repeating units, formed by chemically bonding together many identical or similar small molecules called monomers. A polymer is formed by polymerization, the joining of many monomer molecules.

"The plastic in my school's new chairs is a polymer. "

waterproof noun

/ˈwɔtərˌpruf/ /ˈwɑtərˌpruf/

A substance or preparation for rendering cloth, leather, etc., impervious to water.

"My raincoat has a good waterproof to keep me dry in the rain. "

durable noun

/ˈd(j)ʊəɹəbəl/

A durable thing, one useful over more than one period, especially a year.

"This durable is a sturdy backpack; my son uses it every school year. "

curtains noun

/ˈkɜː(ɹ).tənz/

A piece of cloth covering a window, bed, etc. to offer privacy and keep out light.

"She closed the curtains to block out the bright morning sun. "