English Explanatory Dictionary

ethylphenol

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of three isomeric ethyl derivatives of phenol, but especially 4-ethylphenol, which is responsible for a musty smell in some wines.

Word forms

ethylphenol ethylphenols

Etymology

From ethyl + phenol.

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