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Vinyl

/ˈvaɪ.nəl/

The univalent radical CH2=CH−, derived from ethylene.

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📖 Definitions of "Vinyl"

noun

1
The univalent radical CH2=CH−, derived from ethylene.
2
Any of various compounds and substances containing the vinyl radical, especially various tough, flexible, shiny plastics.
3
Phonograph records as a medium.
"Many DJs prefer vinyl to CDs."
4
A phonograph record.

adjective

1
Containing the vinyl radical.
2
Made of polyvinyl chloride.
3
Pertaining to a phonograph record.

🔄 Synonyms of "Vinyl"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
vinyl radicalnoun	a univalent chemical radical derived from ethylene
vinyl group	In organic chemistry, a vinyl group (abbr. Vi;Rules for abbreviation of protecting groups p.310 IUPAC name: ethenyl groupIUPAC Provisional Recommendations 2004 Chapter 5) is a functional group with the formula .

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Vinyl"

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Word	Definition
vinyl group	In organic chemistry, a vinyl group (abbr. Vi;Rules for abbreviation of protecting groups p.310 IUPAC name: ethenyl groupIUPAC Provisional Recommendations 2004 Chapter 5) is a functional group with the formula .
vinyl radicalnoun	a univalent chemical radical derived from ethylene
carbazolenoun	(organic chemistry) A tricyclic aromatic organic compound containing two benzene rings fused to a pyrrole ring.
pyridinenoun	(organic chemistry) Any of a class of aromatic heterocyclic compounds containing a ring of five carbon atoms and a nitrogen atom; especially the simplest one, C₅H₅N.
pyrrolidonenoun	(chemistry) any of a class of heterocyclic ketones derived from a pyrrolidine; especially 2-pyrrolidone, the simplest γ-lactam
polyvinylnoun	(organic chemistry) Any polymer derived from a vinyl compound.
gabanoun	(biochemistry) Acronym of gamma-aminobutyric acid. [(biochemistry) An amino acid found in the nervous systems of vertebrates and acting as an inhibitory neurotransmitter. Abbreviated as GABA.]
plasticnoun	A synthetic, solid, hydrocarbon-based polymer, whether thermoplastic or thermosetting.
chloridenoun	(chemistry) Any binary compound of chlorine and another element or radical.
copolymernoun	(chemistry) A polymer derived from more than one species of monomer.
monomernoun	(chemistry) A relatively small molecule which can be covalently bonded to other monomers to form a polymer or oligomer.
insulatornoun	A substance that does not transmit heat (thermal insulator), sound (acoustic insulator) or electricity (electrical insulator).
insulating	That insulates.
insulationnoun	Any of a variety of materials designed to reduce the flow of heat, either from or into a building.
malletnoun	A type of hammer with a larger-than-usual head made of wood, rubber or similar non-iron material, used by woodworkers for driving a tool, such as a chisel. A kind of maul.
componentnoun	A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.
copolymersnoun	(chemistry) A polymer derived from more than one species of monomer.
recordnoun	An item of information put into a temporary or permanent physical medium.
lpnoun	(music, countable) Initialism of long-play.
phonograph recordnoun	A disc, usually made of a polymer, used to record sound for playback on a phonograph.