PVC

/ˈpi ˈvi ˌsi/
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Other forms: PVCS

Definitions of PVC
  1. noun
    a polymer of vinyl chloride used instead of rubber in electric cables
    synonyms: polyvinyl chloride
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    type of:
    polyvinyl resin, vinyl polymer, vinyl resin
    a thermoplastic derived by polymerization from compounds containing the vinyl group
  2. noun
    irregularity of cardiac rhythm; recurrent occurrences can be a precursor of ventricular fibrillation
    synonyms: premature ventricular contraction
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    type of:
    arrhythmia, cardiac arrhythmia
    an abnormal rate of muscle contractions in the heart
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