vinyl

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Etymology

From vīnum + -yl.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈvaɪ.nəl/, /ˈvaɪ.nɪl/, [ˈvaɪ.nl̩]

Noun

vinyl

1. (organic compound, uncountable) The univalent radical CH₂=CH−, derived from ethylene.
2. (countable) Any of various compounds and substances containing the vinyl radical, especially various tough, flexible, shiny plastics.

   Hyponyms: polyvinyl chloride, PVC

3. (music, collectively, uncountable) Phonograph records as a medium.

   Many DJs prefer vinyl to CDs.

4. (music, countable) A phonograph record.

   Coordinate term: acetate

Translations

• French: vinyle
• German: Vinyl
• Italian: vinile
• Portuguese: vinil, vinila
• Russian: вини́л
• Spanish: vinilo

Translations

• French: vinyle
• German: Vinyl
• Italian: vinile
• Portuguese: vinil, vinila
• Russian: вини́л
• Spanish: vinilo

Translations

• French: disque vinyle
• German: Vinyl-Schallplatte, Schallplatte
• Italian: vinile
• Portuguese: vinil
• Russian: виниловая пластинка
• Spanish: vinilo

Adjective

vinyl (not comparable)

1. (chemistry) Containing the vinyl radical.

   Synonyms: vinylic

2. Made of polyvinyl chloride.
3. (music) Pertaining to a phonograph record.

Translations

• Italian: vinilico

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