vinyl

Definition

The univalent radical CH₂=CH−, derived from ethylene.

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

• "Many DJs prefer vinyl to CDs."
• "This is a tangible example of the net's natural flow toward improved environmental outcomes. Although some people lament the loss of flipping through CDs, or eight-tracks, or vinyls, there is a clear upside to dematerialization."