vinyl

vi·nyl

V0108800 (vī′nəl)n.1. The univalent hydrocarbon group CH₂═CH, derived from ethylene.2. Any of various compounds containing the vinyl group, typically highly reactive, easily polymerized, and used as basic materials for plastics.3. Any of various typically tough, flexible, shiny plastics, often used for coverings and clothing.4. Phonograph records considered as a group: a secondhand store that buys and sells vinyl.Idiom: on vinyl In the medium of phonograph recordings: an old song available only on vinyl.

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[vin(i)- + -yl.]

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vi·nyl′ic (-nĭl′ĭk) adj.

vinyl

(ˈvaɪnɪl) n1. (Elements & Compounds) (modifier) of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group of atoms CH2CH-: a vinyl polymer; vinyl chloride. 2. (Elements & Compounds) (modifier) of, consisting of, or made of a vinyl resin: a vinyl raincoat. 3. (Elements & Compounds) any vinyl polymer, resin, or plastic, esp PVC4. (Electronics) (collectively) conventional records made of vinyl as opposed to compact discs[C19: from vini- + -yl]

vi•nyl

(ˈvaɪn l)

n. 1. the univalent group C₃H₃, derived from ethylene. 2. any resin formed by polymerizing vinyl compounds or any plastic made from such resins. 3. Slang. a phonograph record made of vinyl. [1860–65; < Latin vīn(um) wine + -yl]

vi·nyl

(vī′nəl) Any of various chemical compounds that contain the group C₂H₃ and are used to make plastics, fabrics, and paints.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	vinyl - a univalent chemical radical derived from ethylenevinyl group, vinyl radicalchemical group, radical, group - (chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
	2.	vinyl - shiny and tough and flexible plastic; used especially for floor coveringsplastic - generic name for certain synthetic or semisynthetic materials that can be molded or extruded into objects or films or filaments or used for making e.g. coatings and adhesives

Translations

vinylevinile