vinyl
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Definition
- Noun:
- A type of plastic: A shiny, tough, and flexible synthetic material, often used for products like floor coverings and records.
- A chemical group: In chemistry, the univalent radical (CH₂=CH−) derived from ethylene.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (Material):
- The kitchen floor was covered in durable vinyl.
- I prefer the warm sound of vinyl records to digital music files.
- Noun (Chemical):
- Vinyl chloride is an important industrial chemical.
Advanced Usage
- "On vinyl": Referring to music released in the format of phonograph records.
- Their classic album is finally available again on vinyl.
Variants and Related Words
- Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) (n): A common thermoplastic polymer made from vinyl chloride, used for pipes, clothing, and many other products.
- The plumbing pipes are made from PVC.
Synonyms
- Plastic (for the material sense).
- Record (in the context of music media, e.g., "a vinyl record").
Related Phrases
- Vinyl siding: A type of exterior cladding for houses made from PVC.
- They installed vinyl siding to protect the house from the weather.
Noun
- shiny and tough and flexible plastic; used especially for floor coverings
- a univalent chemical radical derived from ethylene