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phenolic

Pronunciation: /fɪˈnɒlɪk/

The English word “phenolic” has 4 meanings listed here.

adjective

  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.

Etymology

From phenol + -ic.

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