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vinyl

/ˈvaɪ.nɪl/

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What does vinyl mean?

noun

  1. The univalent radical CH₂=CH−, derived from ethylene.
  2. Any of various compounds and substances containing the vinyl radical, especially various tough, flexible, shiny plastics.
  3. Phonograph records as a medium.
More meanings (4)

noun

  1. A phonograph record.

adjective

  1. Containing the vinyl radical.
  2. Made of polyvinyl chloride.
  3. Pertaining to a phonograph record.
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IPA pronunciation

/ˈvaɪ.nɪl/

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Other dictionary pronunciations

/ˈvaɪ.nəl/
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