vinyl

[ vahyn-l ]

noun
  1. Chemistry. the vinyl group, the univalent group C2H3, derived from ethylene.

  2. any resin formed by polymerizing vinyl compounds, or any of a group of plastics made from such resins: This flooring is vinyl, although it looks like wood.

    • phonograph records made of vinyl, considered collectively: I'd like to sell my collection of vinyl.

    • vinyl as the material or medium for such records or recordings: songs recorded on vinyl.

adjective
  1. Chemistry. containing the vinyl group.

Origin of vinyl

1
1860–65; <Latin vīn(um) wine + -yl

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British Dictionary definitions for vinyl

vinyl

/ (ˈvaɪnɪl) /


noun
  1. (modifier) of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group of atoms CH 2 CH-: a vinyl polymer; vinyl chloride

  2. (modifier) of, consisting of, or made of a vinyl resin: a vinyl raincoat

  1. any vinyl polymer, resin, or plastic, esp PVC

  2. (collectively) conventional records made of vinyl as opposed to compact discs

Origin of vinyl

1
C19: from vini- + -yl

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Scientific definitions for vinyl

vinyl

[ nəl ]


  1. The group C2H3, derived from ethylene.

  2. Any of various chemical compounds, typically highly reactive, that contain this group and are used in making plastics.

  1. Any of various plastics made of vinyl, typically tough, flexible, and shiny, often used in upholstery and clothing.

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