Noun: vinyl vI-n(u)l
- A univalent chemical radical derived from ethylene
"The vinyl group is a key component in many polymer reactions";
- vinyl group, vinyl radical
- Shiny and tough and flexible plastic; used especially for floor coverings
"They installed durable vinyl flooring in the kitchen"
- Phonograph records
"He collected rare vinyl from the 1960s"
Derived forms: vinyls
Type of: chemical group, group, plastic, radical
Encyclopedia: Vinyl