noun
- Chemistry. the vinyl group, the univalent group C3H3, 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.
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- 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.
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 resina vinyl raincoat
- any vinyl polymer, resin, or plastic, esp PVC
- (collectively) conventional records made of vinyl as opposed to compact discs
plastic or synthetic resin, 1939, short for polyvinyl; not in widespread use until late 1950s. Slang meaning “phonograph record” (1976) replaced wax (n.) in that sense.
n.
- The univalent radical CH2-CH derived from ethylene.
- The group C2H3, 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.