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Definition of phenolic
1a : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a phenolb : containing or derived from a phenol
2 : of, relating to, or being a phenolic
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Ardbeg peat, though, is much less phenolic and medicinal than Laphroaig, and while the spirit remains quite powerful, this subtlety enables other characteristics of Ardbeg to shine through, particularly the wood used for maturation.
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To achieve these marks, producers must work with vineyards cool enough to restrain the ripening sequence, so the grapes achieve some phenolic maturity before the sugar levels peak.
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Using a portable FTIR (fourier transform infrared spectroscopy), which determines the organic bonding and compounds within a particular material, the team discovered silica and a phenolic resin component.
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First Known Use of phenolic
circa 1872
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When peat is used as the fossil fuel to dry malted barley, the resulting whisky is infused with phenolic smoke.
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When red wines are iced, the same phenolic compounds that supply their color and flavor (and their antioxidant properties) leave an off-putting sandpapery sensation in the mouth.
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First Known Use of phenolic
1926
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