First Known Use: 1863
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vinyl
noun vi·nyl \ˈvī-nəl\
: a plastic material that is used to make records, clothing, etc., and as a covering for floors, walls, furniture, etc.
Full Definition of VINYL
1
: a monovalent radical CH2=CH derived from ethylene by removal of one hydrogen atom
2
: a polymer of a vinyl compound or a product (as a resin or a textile fiber) made from such a polymer
— vi·nyl·ic \vī-ˈni-lik\ adjective
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Origin of VINYL
International Scientific Vocabulary, from Latin vinum wine
VINYL Defined for Kids
vinyl
noun vi·nyl \ˈvī-nəl\
Definition of VINYL for Kids
: a substance or product (as a fiber) made from an artificial plastic
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vinyl
noun vi·nyl \ˈvīn-əl\
Medical Definition of VINYL
1
: a monovalent radical CH2=CH derived from ethylene by removal of one hydrogen atom
2
: a polymer of a vinyl compound or a product (as a resin or a textile fiber) made from one
—vi·nyl·ic \vī-ˈnil-ik\ adjective
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