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Vinyl
A vinyl is an organic molecule containing a vinyl group:
H R \ / C = C / \ H H
where R represents a functional group such as a hydrocarbon or halogen.
The polymer polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is frequently referred to as vinyl, and is made by polymerization of the monomer vinyl chloride (CH2=CHCl).
See also:
- Vinyl record
- Vinyl roof
- Plastic
- Vinyl siding
03-10-2013 05:06:04
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