vinyl
|vi-nyl|
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/ˈvaɪ.nəl/
🇬🇧
/ˈvaɪ.nɪl/
synthetic plastic
Etymology
Etymology Information
'vinyl' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'vinum,' where 'vinum' meant 'wine.'
Historical Evolution
'vinum' transformed into the French word 'vinyle,' and eventually became the modern English word 'vinyl' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a chemical compound related to wine, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a synthetic plastic material.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a synthetic resin or plastic consisting of polyvinyl chloride or a related polymer, used for wallpapers and other covering materials and for gramophone records.
The vinyl records have a unique sound quality.
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Last updated: 2025/02/04 12:23