phenolic

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adjective

phe·​no·​lic fi-ˈnō-lik  -ˈnä- 

1

a

: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a phenol

b

: containing or derived from a phenol

2

: 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

2

: phenol sense 2

Examples of phenolic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Honey and maple syrup contain antioxidants, including flavonoids and phenolic acids. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 3 Mar. 2025

Its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds, including flavonoids, phenolic acids, and enzymes, may speed wound healing.3 Honey creates a natural barrier that protects wounds from dehydration and bacterial contamination. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Feb. 2025

Noun

And bell peppers are rich in phytochemicals, including phenolic, flavonoid, and carotenoids, with powerful antioxidant properties. —Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 24 Feb. 2025

Jujube's phenolics, flavonoids, and triterpenic saponins are among its active components.13 These can act as natural sedatives and have soothing effects on the nervous system. —Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1872, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for phenolic

• bucolic
• carbolic
• embolic
• glycolic
• hydraulic
• podzolic
• symbolic
• systolic
• alcoholic
• anabolic
• apostolic
• catabolic

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

: phenol sense 2