Definition

1. Noun:
   • A synthetic resin: A polymer derived from vinyl acetate monomers, characterized by its thermoplastic properties.
   • A material for adhesives and coatings: A substance commonly used as the key component in white glues (e.g., PVA glue), paints, and other coatings due to its adhesive qualities and ability to form flexible films.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The artist mixed the pigment with polyvinyl acetate to create a durable paint.
  • This common wood glue's primary ingredient is polyvinyl acetate.

Advanced Usage

• Technical/Industrial Context: Often referred to by its abbreviation, PVA, especially in manufacturing, art supplies, and construction.
  • The specification calls for a primer based on polyvinyl acetate.

Variants and Related Words

• PVA: The standard abbreviation for polyvinyl acetate.
• Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA): A related polymer made by hydrolyzing polyvinyl acetate; note that the abbreviation "PVA" can be ambiguous and context-dependent.
• Vinyl acetate: The monomer from which polyvinyl acetate is polymerized.

Synonyms

• PVA glue (when referring specifically to the adhesive form)
• White glue
• Wood glue (in common parlance for the adhesive application)
• Synthetic resin (a broader category)

Related Phrases/Compounds

• Polyvinyl acetate emulsion: A common form where the polymer is dispersed in water, used in paints and adhesives.
  • The paint uses a polyvinyl acetate emulsion as its binder.

Noun

1. a vinyl polymer used especially in paints or adhesives