Vinyl
//ˈvaɪ.nɪl// adj, noun
adj, noun ·Moderate ·High school level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The univalent radical CH₂=CH−, derived from ethylene. uncountable
- 2 shiny and tough and flexible plastic; used especially for floor coverings wordnet
- 3 Any of various compounds and substances containing the vinyl radical, especially various tough, flexible, shiny plastics. countable
- 4 a univalent chemical radical derived from ethylene wordnet
- 5 Phonograph records as a medium. collective, uncountable
"Many DJs prefer vinyl to CDs."
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- 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."
Adjective
- 1 Containing the vinyl radical. not-comparable
- 2 Made of polyvinyl chloride. not-comparable
- 3 Pertaining to a phonograph record. not-comparable
"Dance, boogie wonderland / Sound fly through the night / I chase my vinyl dreams to boogie wonderland"
Example
More examples"The weakness of vinyl is that it is easily affected by heat."
Etymology
From Latin vīnum (“wine”) + -yl. Derived from Latin vīnum because ethyl alcohol is the ordinary alcohol present in wine.
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