polyvinyl pyrrolidone
See also: polyvinylpyrrolidone
English
editAlternative forms
editNoun
editpolyvinyl pyrrolidone (uncountable)
- (chemistry) A water-soluble polymer used in pharmaceutical products, paint and as an adhesive for postage stamps and envelopes.
Synonyms
edit- polyvidone
- povidone
- PVP (abbreviation)
Derived terms
edit- polyvinylpyrrolidone-iodine complex
- polyvinylpyrrolidone-iodine (“PVP-I”)
- PVP (abbreviation)