vinyl
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[edit] English
[edit] Pronunciation
- enPR: vīʹnəl, IPA: /ˈvaɪ.nəl/, SAMPA: /"vaI.n@l/ or enPR: vīʹnĭl, IPA: /ˈvaɪ.nɪl/, SAMPA: /"vaI.nIl/
- Rhymes: -aɪnəl
- Rhymes: -aɪnɪl
[edit] Noun
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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.
[edit] Translations
univalent radical
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[edit] Adjective
vinyl (not comparable)
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- (chemistry) containing the vinyl radical
- Made of polyvinyl chloride.
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[edit] Synonyms
- (containing the vinyl radical): vinylic
[edit] Derived terms
- See the Noun section above
