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vinyl

Pronunciation: /ˈvaɪ.nɪl/

The English word “vinyl” has 7 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The univalent radical CH₂=CH−, derived from ethylene.
  2. Any of various compounds and substances containing the vinyl radical, especially various tough, flexible, shiny plastics.
  3. Phonograph records as a medium.
  4. A phonograph record.

adjective

  1. Containing the vinyl radical.
  2. Made of polyvinyl chloride.
  3. Pertaining to a phonograph record.

Etymology

From Latin vīnum (“wine”) + English -yl. Derived from Latin vīnum because ethyl alcohol is the ordinary alcohol present in wine.

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