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Chem.the univalent group C3H3, derived from ethylene. Also called vinyl radical.
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vinyl group
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vinyl group — noun a univalent chemical radical derived from ethylene • Syn: ↑vinyl, ↑vinyl radical • Hypernyms: ↑group, ↑radical, ↑chemical group * * * Chem. the univalent group C3H3, derived from ethylene. Also called vinyl radica … Useful english dictionary
Vinyl — A vinyl compound is any organic compound that contains a vinyl group (also called ethenyl), −CH=CH2. These are derivatives of ethene, CH2=CH2, with one hydrogen atom substituted with some other group.A related phrase is vinylidene which stands… … Wikipedia
vinyl resin — noun a thermoplastic derived by polymerization from compounds containing the vinyl group • Syn: ↑vinyl polymer, ↑polyvinyl resin • Hypernyms: ↑synthetic resin • Hyponyms: ↑polyvinyl acetate, ↑PVA, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
vinyl polymer — noun a thermoplastic derived by polymerization from compounds containing the vinyl group • Syn: ↑vinyl resin, ↑polyvinyl resin • Hypernyms: ↑synthetic resin • Hyponyms: ↑polyvinyl acetate, ↑PVA, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
vinyl — n. any plastic made by polymerizing a compound containing the vinyl group, esp. polyvinyl chloride. Phrases and idioms: vinyl group the organic radical or group CH2CH. Etymology: L vinum wine + YL … Useful english dictionary
vinyl radical — noun a univalent chemical radical derived from ethylene • Syn: ↑vinyl, ↑vinyl group • Hypernyms: ↑group, ↑radical, ↑chemical group … Useful english dictionary
Vinyl chloride — A substance used in manufacturing plastics that is known to be toxic and carcinogenic (cancer causing). Dangerous exposure to vinyl chloride occurs mainly in the workplace. Breathing high levels of vinyl chloride for short periods of time can… … Medical dictionary
vinyl — /vuyn l/, adj. 1. Chem. containing the vinyl group. n. 2. any resin formed by polymerization of compounds containing the vinyl group or plastics made from such resins. [1860 65; < L vin(um) WINE + YL] * * * … Universalium
vinyl compound — ▪ chemical compound any of various organic chemical compounds, including acrylic compounds and styrene and its derivatives, that are useful in making plastic film; sheeting; upholstery; floor tile; inflatable and solid toys; buttons; molded … Universalium
vinyl acetate — a vinyl group to which the monovalent radical CH3COO is attached, the monomer which polymerizes to polyvinyl acetate … Medical dictionary
