vinyl

• Nom masculin désignant un matériau plastique synthétique, souvent utilisé pour les revêtements de sol, les disques ou d'autres produits souples, ou encore un radical chimique monovalent dérivé de l'éthylène.

A noun referring to a synthetic plastic material, often used for floor coverings, records, or other flexible products, or a univalent chemical radical derived from ethylene.

1. C1formaltechnical

   A univalent chemical radical derived from ethylene, used in polymer chemistry.

   vinyle (radical chimique)

   • Vinyl chloride is a key monomer for producing PVC.
   • The vinyl group is commonly found in many organic compounds.
   • Researchers studied the reactivity of the vinyl radical.

2. Plastic materialB1formal

   A shiny, tough, and flexible synthetic plastic, often used for floor coverings, records, and other durable items.

   vinyle (matière plastique)

   • The kitchen floor was covered with vinyl tiles.
   • Vinyl records have made a comeback among audiophiles.
   • They installed vinyl siding on the house for durability.

   Synonymespolyvinyl chloridepvc