vinyl
The univalent radical CH₂=CH−, derived from ethyleneThe univalent radical CH₂=CH−, derived from ethylene.
» Tom listened to a vinyl record.
Meaning
4 senses(uncountable)The univalent radical CH₂=CH−, derived from ethylene.
Vinyl
вини́лviníl
a univalent chemical radical derived from ethylene
(countable)Any of various compounds and substances containing the vinyl radical, especially various tough, flexible, shiny plastics.
Vinyl
вини́лviníl
віні́лviníl
shiny and tough and flexible plastic; used especially for floor coverings
(collective, uncountable)Phonograph records as a medium.
Many DJs prefer vinyl to CDs.
(countable)A phonograph record.
Vinyl-Schallplatte, Schallplatte
вини́ловая пласти́нкаvinílovaja plastínka, пласти́нкаplastínka
Examples
29 sentencesTom listened to a vinyl record.
I haven't got any more vinyl.
deMehr Platten habe ich nicht. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Tom listened to an old vinyl record.
ruТом слушал старую виниловую пластинку. — marafon
He collects vinyl records from the '70s.
My legs are stuck to these vinyl seats.
Translations
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Forms
plural: vinylsSynonyms
3 synonyms- a univalent chemical radical derived from ethylene:vinyl groupvinyl radical
Word family
44 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable