polyvinyl-formaldehyde
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Definition
Noun: A synthetic resin formed by the polymerization of vinyl formaldehyde. It is a type of plastic material known for its film-forming and adhesive properties.
Usage
This is a technical, chemical term. It is used primarily in scientific, industrial, and materials science contexts to refer to a specific polymeric substance. * The coating was made from polyvinyl-formaldehyde. * Researchers studied the thermal stability of polyvinyl-formaldehyde.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in technical specifications and patent literature to describe the composition of a material.
- It may be discussed in relation to its properties, such as solubility, tensile strength, or degradation characteristics.
Variants and Related Words
- Polymer (n): A substance with a molecular structure built from a large number of similar units bonded together (e.g., "Polyvinyl-formaldehyde is a synthetic polymer.").
- Resin (n): A solid or highly viscous substance, often synthetic, used in plastics and adhesives.
Synonyms
- Synthetic resin
- Polymer resin
Different Meanings
This word has a single, specific technical meaning as defined above. It does not have common idiomatic or figurative uses.
Noun
- a polymer of vinyl formaldehyde