polyvinyl ethyl ether

polyvinyl ethyl ether

[¦päl·i′vīn·əl ′eth·əl ′ē·thər] (organic chemistry) [‒CH(OC2H5)CH2‒]x A viscous gum to rubbery solid, soluble in organic solvents; used for pressure-sensitive tape. Also known as polyvinyl ether.