vinylic

/ˌvɪnɪˈlɪk, -ˈlaɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or derived from vinyl, especially a type of unsaturated hydrocarbon

“The vinylic compounds in the lab were being studied for their potential uses in medicine.”

2. noun

a vinylic compound

“The researcher isolated a new vinylic molecule with unique properties.”

Synonyms

  • unsaturated
  • vinyl

Antonyms

  • saturated