polyvinyl formaldehyde
/ˌpɑliˈvaɪnɪl fɔrˈmældəhaɪd/
noun
- A synthetic resin made by reacting polyvinyl alcohol with formaldehyde, used in adhesives, textiles, and coatings.
- Workers applied a layer of polyvinyl-formaldehyde to protect the metal surface from rust.
- The glue contains polyvinyl-formaldehyde, which makes it strong and water-resistant.
- Polyvinyl-formaldehyde is often used to treat fabrics so they resist wrinkles.