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: a monovalent radical CH2=CH derived from ethylene by removal of one hydrogen atom
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a
: a polymer of a vinyl compound or a product (such as a resin or a textile fiber) made from such a polymer
—often used before another noun
a house with vinyl siding
vinyl tiles/flooring
b(1)
: vinyl used as a material for phonograph records
a vinyl record
… 1970's revolutionary record "Wake the Town," the first "rap" song ever released on vinyl. [=as a phonograph record]—Rob Kenner
The opening multimedia bonanza also features … reissues of the band's 13 studio albums on vinyl …—Jerry McCulley
(2)
: phonograph records recorded on vinyl
a shop selling vintage vinyl
The owner of the company … said GZ Media produced 300,000 records in 1994, but, with the global resurgence in the popularity of vinyl, it expects to produce 20 million this year.—Rick Lyman
These are people who … listen to vinyl at home.—John King
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