A synthetic plastic material made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC), used for a variety of applications including records, flooring, and upholstery. The kitchen floor was covered with a durable vinyl that was easy to clean.
A type of phonograph record made from vinyl, known for its durability and sound quality, often used to refer to music albums. She has an impressive collection of classic rock albums on vinyl.
Chemistry: the univalent ethenyl radical –CH=CH2, or a molecular group derived from it. Vinyl chloride contains a vinyl group that can polymerize to form PVC.