vinyl
Meanings
Noun
- The univalent radical CH2=CH−, derived from ethylene.
- Any of various compounds and substances containing the vinyl radical, especially various tough, flexible, shiny plastics.
- Phonograph records as a medium.
- A phonograph record.
Adjective
- Containing the vinyl radical.
- Made of polyvinyl chloride.
- Pertaining to a phonograph record.
Origin
- From vīnum + -yl. Derived from Latin vīnum because ethyl alcohol is the ordinary alcohol present in wine.
Modern English dictionary
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