Meaning Of Name Vinyl

Any vinyl polymer resin or plastic esp pvc.

Meaning of name vinyl.

Uncountable noun oft on noun. Vinyl n in modern use in reference to a plastic or synthetic resin 1939 short for polyvinyl. A modern vinyl floor covering. See the full definition for vinyl in the english language learners dictionary.

The univalent hydrocarbon group ch 2 ch derived from ethylene. A reclining chair upholstered in shiny blue vinyl. In chemistry vinylwas used from 1851 as the name of a univalent radical derived from ethylene from latin vinum wine see wine n because ethyl alcohol is the ordinary alcohol present in wine. A synthetic textile fiber that is a long chain polymer consisting largely of vinyl alcohol units.

A plastic material that is used to make records clothing etc and as a covering for floors walls furniture etc. Modifier of consisting of or made of a vinyl resin a vinyl raincoat. Any of various compounds containing the vinyl group typically highly reactive easily polymerized and used as basic materials for plastics. Modifier of consisting of or containing the monovalent group of atoms ch 2 ch a vinyl polymer.

Variable noun oft noun noun vinyl is a strong plastic used for making things such as floor coverings and furniture. Not in widespread use until late 1950s.