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vinyl
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vi·nyl  (vnl)
n.
1. The univalent chemical radical CH2CH, derived from ethylene.
2. Any of various compounds containing the vinyl radical, typically highly reactive, easily polymerized, and used as basic materials for plastics.
3. Any of various typically tough, flexible, shiny plastics, often used for coverings and clothing.
4. Phonograph records considered as a group: a secondhand store that buys and sells vinyl.
Idiom:
on vinyl
In the medium of phonograph recordings: an old song available only on vinyl.


vi·nylic (-nlk) adj.

vinyl [ˈvaɪnɪl]
n
1. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) (modifier) of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group of atoms CH2CH- a vinyl polymer vinyl chloride
2. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) (modifier) of, consisting of, or made of a vinyl resin a vinyl raincoat
3. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) any vinyl polymer, resin, or plastic, esp PVC
4. (Electronics) (collectively) conventional records made of vinyl as opposed to compact discs
[from vini- + -yl]

vinyl  (vnl)
1. The group C2H3, derived from ethylene.
2. Any of various chemical compounds, typically highly reactive, that contain this group and are used in making plastics.
3. Any of various plastics made of vinyl, typically tough, flexible, and shiny, often used in upholstery and clothing.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.vinylvinyl - a univalent chemical radical derived from ethylene
chemical group, radical, group - (chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
2.vinylvinyl - shiny and tough and flexible plastic; used especially for floor coverings
plastic - generic name for certain synthetic or semisynthetic materials that can be molded or extruded into objects or films or filaments or used for making e.g. coatings and adhesives
Translations
vinyl [ˈvaɪnl]
A. Nvinilo m
B. ADJde vinilo, vinílico
C. CPD vinyl acetate Nacetato m de vinilo
vinyl [ˈvaɪnɪl]
n
(= plastic) → vinyle m
(MUSIC)vinyle m
on vinyl → sur vinyle
modif
[flooring, floor, tiles] → en vinyle
[record, album, version] → vinyle
vinyl
nVinyl nt
vinyl [ˈvaɪnɪl] nvinile m
vinyl [ˈvaɪnɪl] nvinile m


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