vinyl

  1. Noun.  (context, chemistry) The univalent radical CH2=CH−, derived from ethylene.
  2. Noun.  (countable) Any of various compounds and substances containing the vinyl radical, especially various tough, flexible, shiny plastics.
  3. Noun.  (context, collectively) Phonograph records as a medium.
  4. Adjective.  (chemistry) containing the vinyl radical.
  5. Adjective.  Made of polyvinyl chloride.

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