VINYL | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Vinyl

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

mid 19th century: from Latin vinum ‘wine’ + -yl

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈvʌɪn(ɪ)l
Dialects: British English
Definition:

synthetic resin or plastic consisting of polyvinyl chloride or a related polymer, used for wallpapers and other covering materials and for records

Short Definition:

resin or plastic used for gramophone records

Examples:
  • the vinyl is cut to size with a craft knife
  • vinyl floor tiles
Definition:

of or denoting the unsaturated hydrocarbon radical —CH=CH₂, derived from ethylene by removal of a hydrogen atom

Short Definition:

of unsaturated hydrocarbon radical derived from ethylene by removal of hydrogen atom

Examples:
  • a vinyl group

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