pva

Thân thiện

A student uses PVA glue to attach a paper leaf to a collage.

Definition

Noun: A synthetic resin, specifically a type of polyvinyl acetate, used primarily as a key ingredient in water-based paints, adhesives (like white glue), and coatings.

Usage

PVA is an uncountable noun. It refers to the chemical substance itself, not a specific object. It is most commonly used in technical, industrial, or craft contexts.

Examples

• Noun:
  • This paint uses PVA as its binder, making it easy to clean up with water.
  • For this woodworking project, you will need a strong PVA adhesive.
  • The artist mixed pigment with PVA to create a custom medium.

Advanced Usage

• "PVA glue": A very common compound term specifying the adhesive form.
  • The children used PVA glue for their art project.
• "PVA emulsion": A technical term for the liquid form used in paints and coatings.
  • The wall primer is based on a stable PVA emulsion.

Variants and Related Words

• Polyvinyl acetate (n): The full chemical name for PVA.
• PVAc: An alternative abbreviation.
• Vinyl acetate polymer (n): A more general descriptive term.

Synonyms

• Polyvinyl acetate: The formal, technical synonym.
• White glue: A common consumer product name for PVA-based adhesive.
• Carpenter's glue: A type of PVA adhesive formulated for wood.

Notes on Meaning

This word is an initialism (each letter is pronounced: P-V-A). It almost exclusively refers to the chemical compound polyvinyl acetate. It is a specialized term from chemistry and manufacturing.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a vinyl polymer used especially in paints or adhesives

Từ đồng nghĩa

• polyvinyl acetate
• PVA