vinyl
UK: ˈvaɪ.nɪl | US: ˈvaɪ.nəl
n. 1. A synthetic resin or plastic used especially for coatings, adhesives, and records.
n. 2. Short for vinyl record (a phonograph record made of this material).
n. 3. (Chemistry) The univalent hydrocarbon radical −CH=CH₂, derived from ethylene.
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The word vinyl originates from the Latin vinum (wine), as the compound was first derived from ethyl alcohol (found in wine). The suffix -yl was adopted from Greek hylē ("matter" or "substance"), a standard suffix in chemistry for naming radicals. The term reflects the material’s early connection to organic compounds and its later industrial application.
The old jazz album was pressed on vinyl and had a warm, rich sound.
She prefers vinyl flooring because it’s durable and easy to clean.
The chemist synthesized a new polymer using a vinyl derivative.
Vinyl gloves are commonly used in medical settings for protection.
His collection of vintage vinyl records spans decades of music history.