Vinyl

Pronunciation

• enPR: vīʹnÉ™l, IPA: /ˈvaɪ.nÉ™l/ or enPR: vīʹnÄ­l, IPA: /ˈvaɪ.nɪl/
• Rhymes: -aɪnÉ™l
• Rhymes: -aɪnɪl

Full definition of vinyl

Noun

1. (chemistry, uncountable) The univalent radical CH₂=CH−, derived from ethylene
2. (countable) Any of various compounds and substances containing the vinyl radical, especially various tough, flexible, shiny plastics
3. (collectively, uncountable) Phonograph records as a mediumMany DJs prefer vinyl to CDs.

Derived terms

Adjective

1. (chemistry) containing the vinyl radical
2. Made of polyvinyl chloride.

Synonyms

• (containing the vinyl radical): vinylic

Derived terms

• See the Noun section above