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

Purple carrots, for example, have been shown to have the highest antioxidant activity due to their high concentration of phenolic compounds,3 which are naturally occurring plant molecules with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. —Emily Brown, Verywell Health, 28 Nov. 2025

Sweet dumpling squash contains many antioxidants, including phenolic compounds and carotenoids like beta-carotene. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 21 Nov. 2025

Noun

In the notice, the service stated that TexTech is the only responsible source capable of producing the specialized carbon-phenolic composites required for reentry systems. —Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 17 Nov. 2025

Tropical Fruits Tropical fruits are a valuable source of flavonoids and non-flavonoid phenolics—bioactive compounds. —Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025

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