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Date: 1800-1900
Language: Latin
Origin: vinum; WINE1

vinyl

 noun
     
Related topics: Recording, Industry
vi‧nyl [uncountable]
1TI a type of strong plastic
2TCR records that are played on a record player - used especially when comparing them to CDs
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