polyvinyl

Definition

A common synthetic plastic resin (polyvinyl chloride or PVC) often used in piping, packaging, and construction materials.

Etymology

The term is a chemical compound of 'poly-' (from the Greek 'polys', meaning 'many') and 'vinyl' (derived from the Latin 'vinum', meaning 'wine', because it was originally related to vinyl alcohol).

In the news

In this article, polyvinyl is identified as a specific type of microplastic found within arterial plaque samples of patients, highlighting its presence in the human cardiovascular system.

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