polyvinyl acetate
/pɒlɪˈvʌɪnɪl
/(abbreviation PVA)
noun [mass noun]
A synthetic resin made by polymerizing vinyl acetate, used chiefly in paints and adhesives.They are based on nitro cellulose or polyvinyl acetate, normally elastomeric products, dispersed in solvent....
- It can refer to polyvinyl chloride, but in caulks it generally indicates polyvinyl acetate.
- After removal, the moulds are filled with polyvinyl acetate mixed with tinted oil paint and paraffin.