"polyvinyl pyrrolidone" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} polyvinyl pyrrolidone (uncountable)
  1. (chemistry) A water-soluble polymer used in pharmaceutical products, paint and as an adhesive for postage stamps and envelopes. Wikipedia link: en:Polyvinylpyrrolidone Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Chemistry Synonyms: polyvidone, povidone, PVP [abbreviation], polyvinylpyrrolidone Derived forms: polyvinylpyrrolidone-iodine complex, polyvinylpyrrolidone-iodine (english: PVP-I), PVP [abbreviation]
    Sense id: en-polyvinyl_pyrrolidone-en-noun-JafIXhKN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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