vinyl

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a univalent chemical radical derived from ethylene
  2. noun shiny and tough and flexible plastic; used especially for floor coverings

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

vinyl group, vinyl radical

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