polyvinylsiloxane

noun

An addition-reaction silicone elastomer, widely used for taking impressions, as in dentistry or for inspecting the interior features of machine parts.

Similar
PVSvinylpolysiloxane
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Meanings

nounpolyvinylsiloxane (countable and uncountable, plural polyvinylsiloxanes)

plural polyvinylsiloxanes

  1. countableuncountableAn addition-reaction silicone elastomer, widely used for taking impressions, as in dentistry or for inspecting the interior features of machine parts.

    Synonyms: PVS, vinylpolysiloxane

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn addition-reaction silicone elastomer, widely used for taking impressions, as in dentistry or for inspecting the interior features of machine parts.

Similar
PVSvinylpolysiloxane
Also see
vinylpolysiloxane

Origin

From polyvinyl + siloxane.

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Anagrams

vinylpolysiloxane
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APA

polyvinylsiloxane. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/polyvinylsiloxane

MLA

“polyvinylsiloxane.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/polyvinylsiloxane. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “polyvinylsiloxane,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/polyvinylsiloxane.

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