Definition

Relating to a type of plastic made from vinyl, often used in various products like pipes and flooring.

Example

The new flooring in the kitchen is made of polyvinyl, which is durable and easy to clean.

Conversation

I just bought a new tablecloth made of polyvinyl material.

That sounds interesting! Is it easy to clean?

Yeah, it's super easy to wipe down since it's polyvinyl.

Perfect! I need something like that for my messy dinners.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Polyvinyl → It is formed from "poly-" (from Greek "polus", meaning many) and "vinyl" (from Latin "vinum", meaning wine, but in this context refers to a synthetic polymer derived from vinyl chloride). The word "polyvinyl" refers to a type of plastic made from many vinyl units.

Memory Tip

Think of 'many' ('poly-') units of a synthetic material derived from 'vinyl' — that's what polyvinyl means.

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