polyvinyl acetate

English

Noun

polyvinyl acetate (uncountable)

  1. (chemistry) A rubbery synthetic polymer prepared by polymerization of vinyl acetate, used as an adhesive for light materials such as paper, wood and cloth.
    Synonyms: PVA, PVAc, school glue, wood glue

Derived terms

See also

  • carpenter's glue
  • white glue
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