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Vinyl

//ˈvaɪ.nɪl// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Containing the vinyl radical. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Made of polyvinyl chloride. not-comparable
  3. 3
    Pertaining to a phonograph record. not-comparable

    "Dance, boogie wonderland / Sound fly through the night / I chase my vinyl dreams to boogie wonderland"

Noun
  1. 1
    The univalent radical CH₂=CH−, derived from ethylene. uncountable
  2. 2
    shiny and tough and flexible plastic; used especially for floor coverings wordnet
  3. 3
    Any of various compounds and substances containing the vinyl radical, especially various tough, flexible, shiny plastics. countable
  4. 4
    a univalent chemical radical derived from ethylene wordnet
  5. 5
    Phonograph records as a medium. collective, uncountable

    "Many DJs prefer vinyl to CDs."

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  1. 6
    A phonograph record. countable

    "This is a tangible example of the net's natural flow toward improved environmental outcomes. Although some people lament the loss of flipping through CDs, or eight-tracks, or vinyls, there is a clear upside to dematerialization."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin vīnum (“wine”) + -yl. Derived from Latin vīnum because ethyl alcohol is the ordinary alcohol present in wine.

Etymology 2

From Latin vīnum (“wine”) + -yl. Derived from Latin vīnum because ethyl alcohol is the ordinary alcohol present in wine.

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