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Webster 1913 Edition
Vinyl
Vi′nyl
,Noun.
[L.
vinum
wine + -yl
.] (Chem.)
The hypothetical radical
C2H3
, regarded as the characteristic residue of ethylene and that related series of unsaturated hydrocarbons with which the allyl compounds are homologous. Definition 2024
Vinyl
vinyl
vinyl
See also: Vinyl
English
Noun
vinyl (countable and uncountable, plural vinyls)
- (chemistry, uncountable) The univalent radical CH2=CH−, derived from ethylene
- (countable) Any of various compounds and substances containing the vinyl radical, especially various tough, flexible, shiny plastics
- (collectively, uncountable) Phonograph records as a medium
- Many DJs prefer vinyl to CDs.
Translations
univalent radical
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substance
record
Derived terms
Terms derived from vinyl
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Adjective
vinyl (not comparable)
- (chemistry) containing the vinyl radical
- Made of polyvinyl chloride.
Translations
containing the vinyl radical
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Synonyms
- (containing the vinyl radical): vinylic
Derived terms
- See the Noun section above