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vinyl
[vahyn-l]
noun
Chemistry.the vinyl group, the univalent group C 2 H 3 , derived from ethylene.
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
Chemistry.containing the vinyl group.
vinyl
/ ˈɪɪ /
noun
(modifier) of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group of atoms CH 2 CH-
a vinyl polymer
vinyl chloride
(modifier) of, consisting of, or made of a vinyl resin
a vinyl raincoat
any vinyl polymer, resin, or plastic, esp PVC
(collectively) conventional records made of vinyl as opposed to compact discs
vinyl
The group C 2 H 3, derived from ethylene.
Any of various chemical compounds, typically highly reactive, that contain this group and are used in making plastics.
Any of various plastics made of vinyl, typically tough, flexible, and shiny, often used in upholstery and clothing.
Word History and Origins
Origin of vinyl1
Example Sentences
Their eighth studio album was also the best selling vinyl album this week, according to Official Charts.
The vinyl rain gutter sagged and melted, its plastic material flapping in the wind like a flag, and the window shattered shortly after, letting the flames enter the interior.
A date with Mustafa falls through the cracks when Mary works late, and when she springs to organize Leo’s vinyl collection according to the DDS just before a big gig, he freaks out.
“This one’s about you!!” she wrote on Instagram, also noting its Thursday release date alongside a “special” 7” vinyl record, available now.
You’re from the streaming music generation, but you have a vinyl record collection.
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