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vinyl

/ˈvaɪ.nəl/ · noun

Meaning

  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.
  5. Containing the vinyl radical.
  6. Made of polyvinyl chloride.
  7. Pertaining to a phonograph record.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

vinyl group(English)vinyl radical(English)carbazole(English)pyridine(English)pyrrolidone(English)polyvinyl(English)gaba(English)plastic(English)gatefold(English)cassette(English)lps(English)promo(English)

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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