polyvinyl pyrrolidone
See also: polyvinylpyrrolidone
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Noun
polyvinyl pyrrolidone (uncountable)
- (chemistry) A water-soluble polymer used in pharmaceutical products, paint and as an adhesive for postage stamps and envelopes.
Synonyms
- polyvidone
- povidone
- PVP (abbreviation)
Derived terms
- polyvinylpyrrolidone-iodine complex
- polyvinylpyrrolidone-iodine (“PVP-I”)
- PVP (abbreviation)
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