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Definition of Vinyl

1. Noun. A univalent chemical radical derived from ethylene.

2. Noun. Shiny and tough and flexible plastic; used especially for floor coverings.

Definition of Vinyl

1. n. The hypothetical radical C₂H₃, regarded as the characteristic residue of ethylene and that related series of unsaturated hydrocarbons with which the allyl compounds are homologous.

2. n. The hypothetical radical C₂H₃, regarded as the characteristic residue of ethylene and that related series of unsaturated hydrocarbons with which the allyl compounds are homologous.

Definition of Vinyl

1. Noun. (context: chemistry uncountable) The univalent radical CH₂=CH−, derived from ethylene ¹

2. Noun. Any of various compounds and substances containing the vinyl radical, especially various tough, flexible, shiny plastics ¹

3. Noun. (context: collectively uncountable) Phonograph records as a medium ¹

4. Adjective. (chemistry) containing the vinyl radical ¹

5. Adjective. Made of polyvinyl chloride. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Vinyl

1. a type of plastic [n -S] : VINYLIC [adj] - See also: plastic

Medical Definition of Vinyl

1. The hypothetical radical C2H3, regarded as the characteristic residue of ethylene and that related series of unsaturated hydrocarbons with which the allyl compounds are homologous. Origin: L. Vinum wine + -yl. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Vinyl

vintaging vinted vintenar vintenars vinting vintner vintners vintries vintry vints

viny vinyard vinyards vinyasa vinyasas vinyl (current term) vinyl acetate vinyl carbinol vinyl chloride vinyl composition tile

vinyl cyanide vinyl ether vinyl fluoride vinyl group vinyl polymer vinyl radical vinyl record vinyl records vinyl resin vinylacetylene

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