/ Dictionary / Index P polyvinyl resin: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: pol'yvi'nyl res'in Pronunciation: [key] — Chem. Chem. any of the class of thermoplastic resins derived by the polymerization or copolymerization of a vinyl compound: used chiefly as adhesives, sizing agents, and coatings. Also called Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. polyvinylpyrrolidone polyvoltine Related Content Daily Word Quiz: fervor Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language