Meanings
nounpolyvinyl pyrrolidone (uncountable)
alternative polyvinylpyrrolidone
- uncountableA water-soluble polymer used in pharmaceutical products, paint and as an adhesive for postage stamps and envelopes.
Synonyms: polyvidone, povidone, PVP
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA water-soluble polymer used in pharmaceutical products, paint and as an adhesive for postage stamps and envelopes.
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Finnish polyvinyylipyrrolidoni
- polyvinyylipyrrolidoniTranslations
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