Definition of polyvinyl in English:
 polyvinyl
adjectiveˌpɒlɪˈvʌɪn(ə)lˌpɑliˈvaɪnl
Denoting materials or objects made from polymers of vinyl compounds.
 Example sentencesExamples
-  Master-Halco's Color Plus combines a tough polyvinyl coating and a unique bonding agent over galvanized steel, which results in a fence that will withstand harsh elements, as well as provide maximum security and protection.
 -  Storm Rolling Thunder bags feature 600 denier polyvinyl fabric, heavy-duty hardware, exceptional upright stability, oversize bearing wheels, and a shoe compartment that accepts up to U.S. men's size 15.
 -  A polyvinyl tube about 4 mm in diameter is passed pernasally after topical anaesthesia.
 -  All participants were fed via a polyvinyl nasogastric or orogastric tube appropriately sized for each patient's age; an 8F tube was the most common size in both feeding groups.
 -  The suction effect of the device is exerted on the foam dressing via a polyvinyl tube that is inserted into the foam through a slit made in the vapor-permeable film drape.
 
  Definition of polyvinyl in US English:
 polyvinyl
adjectiveˌpälēˈvīnlˌpɑliˈvaɪnl
attributive Denoting materials or objects made from polymers of vinyl compounds.
 Example sentencesExamples
-  All participants were fed via a polyvinyl nasogastric or orogastric tube appropriately sized for each patient's age; an 8F tube was the most common size in both feeding groups.
 -  Master-Halco's Color Plus combines a tough polyvinyl coating and a unique bonding agent over galvanized steel, which results in a fence that will withstand harsh elements, as well as provide maximum security and protection.
 -  The suction effect of the device is exerted on the foam dressing via a polyvinyl tube that is inserted into the foam through a slit made in the vapor-permeable film drape.
 -  A polyvinyl tube about 4 mm in diameter is passed pernasally after topical anaesthesia.
 -  Storm Rolling Thunder bags feature 600 denier polyvinyl fabric, heavy-duty hardware, exceptional upright stability, oversize bearing wheels, and a shoe compartment that accepts up to U.S. men's size 15.