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vinyl

/ˈvaɪ.nəl/
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."

adjective
  1. Containing the vinyl radical.

    Similar: vinylic

  2. Made of polyvinyl chloride.

  3. Pertaining to a phonograph record.

Synonymsvinylic

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