pvc

/P IY1 V IY0 S IY1/
noun
  1. 1

    (organic chemistry) Initialism of polyvinyl chloride. [A thermoplastic resin produced by the polymerization of vinyl chloride; used as an electrical insulator and in many other applications. Can be compounded into flexible and rigid forms through the use of plasticizers, stabilizers, fillers and other modifiers.]

  2. 2

    (medicine) Initialism of premature ventricular contraction.

  3. 3

    (medicine) Initialism of peripheral venous catheter.

  4. 4

    (networking) Initialism of permanent virtual circuit.