phenolic
noun
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: 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
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These compounds—including flavonoids and phenolic aldehydes—are especially abundant in the peels, stems, and leaves.
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 13 Apr. 2026
What’s more, because the skin is eaten, research from way back in 2015 found that the smaller fruit has 10 times more phenolics, 13 times more flavonoids and 10 times more vitamin C than the inside flesh.
—New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2026
Rich in antioxidant compounds, including carotenoids, tocopherols, and phenolics, lupini beans can help reduce inflammation and protect against cell damage.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
They are considered a superfood that contains phytonutrients like phenolics, flavonoids, and anthocyanins, which help lower the risk of many chronic diseases.4
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—Joy Emeh, Health, 20 Jan. 2026
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 13 Apr. 2026
What’s more, because the skin is eaten, research from way back in 2015 found that the smaller fruit has 10 times more phenolics, 13 times more flavonoids and 10 times more vitamin C than the inside flesh.
—New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2026
Rich in antioxidant compounds, including carotenoids, tocopherols, and phenolics, lupini beans can help reduce inflammation and protect against cell damage.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
They are considered a superfood that contains phytonutrients like phenolics, flavonoids, and anthocyanins, which help lower the risk of many chronic diseases.4
2.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Phenolic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phenolic. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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