vinyl
noun
- the monovalent radical CH:CH characteristic of many derivatives of ethylene, its hydride
- a resin or plastic formed from a polymerized vinyl compound
- Informal phonograph records made of vinyl plastic, carbon black, etc.
See vinyl in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(vīˈnəl)
noun- The univalent chemical radical CH2CH, derived from ethylene.
- Any of various compounds containing the vinyl radical, typically highly reactive, easily polymerized, and used as basic materials for plastics.
- Any of various typically tough, flexible, shiny plastics, often used for coverings and clothing.
- Phonograph records considered as a group: a secondhand store that buys and sells vinyl.
Related Forms:
- vi·nylˈic (-nĭlˈĭk) adjective
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