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

Research suggests that loquat fruits contain as many as 349 active substances, including phenolic acids, flavonoids, and terpenoids.1 Eating foods rich in these compounds could help boost your body's antioxidant defenses and protect against cellular damage that may otherwise lead to disease. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 July 2024

Nutritional status, antioxidant activity and total phenolic content of different fruits and vegetables’ peels Amy Bragagnini. —Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 8 May 2024

Noun

These offer a slight upgrade to the classic black phenolic knob, which can only withstand temperatures of up to 390 degrees Fahrenheit. —Kat Thompson, Bon Appétit, 19 Oct. 2023

What is the relationships among sugar, alcohol level and phenolics? —John Mariani, Forbes, 4 May 2023

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1872, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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