polyvinyl acetate
noun
variants
or less commonly polyvinylacetate
: a synthetic polymer that has the chemical structure H(CH2CHOOCCH3)nH and that is used especially in adhesives, coatings for paper and textiles, and in the production of polyvinyl alcohol
With a sponge brush apply a thin coat of polyvinyl acetate glue to the front of each heart and sprinkle with glitter …—
Kathie Sutin
Kathie SutinHe said the fossil was coated in a thin layer of polyvinyl acetate, or liquid plastic, to solidify it during excavation.—Maggie Brown
Maggie Browncalled also PVA
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Synthetic gums contained high levels of the polymers PET and polystyrenes along with petrochemical substances, like synthetic rubber and polyvinyl acetate.
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“Polyvinyl acetate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polyvinyl%20acetate. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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