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vi·nyl [ vn'l ]

noun

Definition:

1. chemical group: a univalent unsaturated chemical group or radical that is formed when one hydrogen atom is removed from ethylene. CH₂CH

2. compound used in plastics: a reactive compound that contains the vinyl group, usually in polymerized form. Use: plastics.

3. plastic material: a plastic material, made from a vinyl polymer

4. plastic records: phonograph records made of a vinyl polymer, as opposed to compact disks

[Mid-19th century. <vini- + -yl]

vi·nyl adjective

vi·nyl·ic [ vī níllik ] adjective