vinyl

Meanings

Plural: vinyls

Noun

a univalent chemical radical derived from ethylene
shiny and tough and flexible plastic; used especially for floor coverings
The univalent radical CH₂=CH−, derived from ethylene.
Any of various compounds and substances containing the vinyl radical, especially various tough, flexible, shiny plastics.
Phonograph records as a medium.
A phonograph record.

Adj

Containing the vinyl radical.
Made of polyvinyl chloride.
Pertaining to a phonograph record.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin vīnum (“wine”) + -yl. Derived from Latin vīnum because ethyl alcohol is the ordinary alcohol present in wine.

Synonyms

ethenyl, vinyl group, vinyl radical, vinylic

Scrabble Score: 11

vinyl is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
vinyl is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
vinyl is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

vinyl is a valid Words With Friends word