vinyl

English

/ˈvaɪ.nəl/

noun
Definitions
  • (chemistry) The univalent radical CH=CH−, derived from ethylene.
  • (countable) Any of various compounds and substances containing the vinyl radical, especially various tough, flexible, shiny plastics.
  • (music) phonograph Phonograph records as a medium.
  • (music) A phonograph record.

Etymology

Affix from Latin vīnum (wine, vine, grapes), vīnum (wine, vine, grapes).

Origin

Latin

vīnum

Gloss

wine, vine, grapes

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

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