Meaning of PVC in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌpi ˌvi ˈsi/

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    UK accent Play button

  1. Noun

    PVC

    Etymology

    1940s: short for polyvinyl chloride

    Definitions

    1. a polymer of vinyl chloride used instead of rubber in electric cables
  2. 2. irregularity of cardiac rhythm

    Examples

    • « recurrent occurrences can be a precursor of ventricular fibrillation »

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