Pvc

/ˌpiː.viːˈsiː/
noun

PVC stands for polyvinyl chloride, a type of plastic material used in various products and applications.

PVC is commonly used in the construction industry for piping.
Visual representation of "pvc" - PVC stands for polyvinyl chloride, a type of plastic material used in various products and applications.

Often appears as...

  • pvc pipe
  • pvc sheet

Usage tips

Neutral

building material, plastic, synthetic polymer

noun

PVC is also used in reference to the regulations regarding its usage in various industries due to health and safety concerns.

The new regulations limit the amount of PVC in children’s toys.
Visual representation of "pvc" - PVC is also used in reference to the regulations regarding its usage in various industries due to health and safety concerns.

Often appears as...

  • PVC regulations
  • child safety standards

Usage tips

Formal

safety standards, regulations, compliance

noun

PVC stands for polyvinyl chloride, a type of plastic material used in various products and applications.

PVC is commonly used in the construction industry for piping.
Visual representation of "pvc" - PVC stands for polyvinyl chloride, a type of plastic material used in various products and applications.

Often appears as...

  • pvc pipe
  • pvc sheet

Usage tips

Neutral

building material, plastic, synthetic polymer

noun

PVC is also used in reference to the regulations regarding its usage in various industries due to health and safety concerns.

The new regulations limit the amount of PVC in children’s toys.
Visual representation of "pvc" - PVC is also used in reference to the regulations regarding its usage in various industries due to health and safety concerns.

Often appears as...

  • PVC regulations
  • child safety standards

Usage tips

Formal

safety standards, regulations, compliance

Definition 1 of 2
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Context

Use 'PVC' to describe materials in the building industry.

'We decided to use PVC for the plumbing.'
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Environmental Awareness

Be aware of environmental issues regarding PVC disposal.

'Those PVC products must be recycled properly.'
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Versatility

Recognize the diverse applications of PVC in everyday items.

'PVC can be found in our homes, from pipes to flooring.'
LampPro Tip 1/3

Context

Use 'PVC' to describe materials in the building industry.

'We decided to use PVC for the plumbing.'
LampPro Tip 2/3

Environmental Awareness

Be aware of environmental issues regarding PVC disposal.

'Those PVC products must be recycled properly.'
LampPro Tip 3/3

Versatility

Recognize the diverse applications of PVC in everyday items.

'PVC can be found in our homes, from pipes to flooring.'
LampPro Tip 1/3

Context

Use 'PVC' to describe materials in the building industry.

'We decided to use PVC for the plumbing.'
LampPro Tip 2/3

Environmental Awareness

Be aware of environmental issues regarding PVC disposal.

'Those PVC products must be recycled properly.'
LampPro Tip 3/3

Versatility

Recognize the diverse applications of PVC in everyday items.

'PVC can be found in our homes, from pipes to flooring.'
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