English Explanatory Dictionary

phenolic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of, relating to, or derived from a phenol.
noun
  1. A phenol compound.
  2. Any thermosetting resin manufactured from phenols and aldehydes.
  3. Any of a large group of pigments and flavouring agents, especially those found in grapes and wine.

Pronunciation

/fɪˈnɒlɪk/ /fɪˈnɑlɪk/ /fəˈnoʊlɪk/

Word forms

phenolic phenolics

Etymology

From phenol + -ic.

Derived words

biophenolic biphenolic monophenolic mycophenolic nonphenolic phenolic resin
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