(algebra) a coefficient of some power of t in (t+x_1)(t+x_2)⋯(t+x_n), for some n∈ N

(algebra) A polynomial which remains unchanged if its variables are permuted

(linear algebra) The polynomial produced from a given square matrix by first subtracting the appropriate identity matrix multiplied by an indeterminant and then calculating the determinant.

(organic chemistry) Any of a class of organic compounds containing a acetylene (-C≡C-) repeat units, especially any that occur naturally in some composite plants

plural of polyacetylene

(chemistry) A rubbery synthetic polymer prepared by polymerization of vinyl acetate, used as an adhesive for light materials such as paper, wood and cloth.

(chemistry) Any resinous plastic manufactured by the polymerization of a vinyl monomer

(chemistry) A thermoplastic fluoropolymer having various uses as a film or resin. Abbreviation: PVF

(chemistry) A water-soluble polymer used in pharmaceutical products, paint and as an adhesive for postage stamps and envelopes.

(chemistry) A water-soluble synthetic polymer prepared by partial or complete hydrolysis of polyvinyl acetate to remove acetate groups, having many uses, including as an adhesive and surfactant and in freshwater angling.