Related Legal Terms & Definitions. 1  COMPETENT WITNESS One who is legally qualified to be heard to testify in a cause. 2  RESPECTABLE WITNESS One who is competent to testify in a court of justice. 3  CREDIBLE WITNESS A credible witness is one who is competent to give evidence, and is worthy ofâ¦.
In general, combustibility of polymers depends on their chemical structures. Polymers with more carbon atoms in their macromolecular structure (e.g., PE, PP, PS, PMMA) are more combustible than polymers containing halogen atoms (e.g., PVC, PVDC, PTFE).
PVC stand for PolyVinyl Chloride. This type of pipe has a wide variety of plumbing uses from drainage pipe to water mains. It is most commonly used for irrigation piping, home, and building supply piping. PVC is also very common in pool and spa systems.