phenolic

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adjective

phe·​no·​lic fi-ˈnō-lik How to pronounce phenolic (audio) -ˈnä- How to pronounce phenolic (audio)
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a
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a phenol
b
: containing or derived from a phenol
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: of, relating to, or being a phenolic

phenolic

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noun

1
: a usually thermosetting resin or plastic made by condensation of a phenol with an aldehyde and used especially for molding and insulating and in coatings and adhesives

called also phenolic resin

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Examples of phenolic in a Sentence

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Adjective
The synchronization of phenolic and sugar maturity is essential to achieving the style that Philippe Bascaules, Inglenook's director of winemaking, prefers. Jill Barth, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 The plot’s southern exposure and ample sunlight brought on perfect phenolic ripeness, which is necessary to make great wine. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2025
Noun
However, there are wineries out there who are taking care of the aging for you, only releasing their wines after flavors have integrated, tannins have softened and phenolics are in balance. Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 And bell peppers are rich in phytochemicals, including phenolic, flavonoid, and carotenoids, with powerful antioxidant properties. Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for phenolic

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1872, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of phenolic was circa 1872

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“Phenolic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phenolic. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

phenolic

1 of 2 adjective
phe·​no·​lic
fi-ˈnō-lik, -ˈnäl-ik
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a phenol
also : containing or derived from a phenol

phenolic

2 of 2 noun
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