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William B. Jensen

Department of Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0172

J. Chem. Educ., 2004, 81 (4), p 464

DOI: 10.1021/ed081p464

Publication Date (Web): April 1, 2004

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In response to a reader query, the column traces the origins of the word "vinyl" back to the Latin term, vinum, meaning "wine".

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