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vinyl

[ vahyn-l ]

noun

  1. Chemistry. the vinyl group, the univalent group C 2 H 3 , derived from ethylene.
  2. 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.

    1. phonograph records made of vinyl, considered collectively:

      I'd like to sell my collection of vinyl.

    2. vinyl as the material or medium for such records or recordings:

      songs recorded on vinyl.



adjective

  1. Chemistry. containing the vinyl group.

vinyl

/ ˈɪɪ /

noun

  1. modifier of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group of atoms CH 2 CH-

    a vinyl polymer

    vinyl chloride

  2. modifier of, consisting of, or made of a vinyl resin

    a vinyl raincoat

  3. any vinyl polymer, resin, or plastic, esp PVC
  4. (collectively) conventional records made of vinyl as opposed to compact discs
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

vinyl

  1. The group C 2 H 3 , 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.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of vinyl1

1860–65; < Latin ī ( um ) wine + -yl
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Word History and Origins

Origin of vinyl1

C19: from vini- + -yl
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He slept upright in a cracked vinyl chair beside my hospital bed for days, leaving only to grab dinner when my brother came to sit with me.

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If you’re bringing a bag, make sure it’s clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and not bigger than 12” x 6” x 12.”

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A collector's 30,000-record vinyl collection is set to go up for auction in Surrey with an expected combined price of more than £80,000.

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There are several iterations of Labubu - from vinyl figures to plush toys - but the keychain versions have become most popular recently.

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They were a plain set of black vinyl ears, but she and her son waited seven hours for a California Adventure designer to customize and dry them before they could be worn.

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