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PHENOLATED
Etymology
Adjective
phenolated (comparative more phenolated, superlative most phenolated)
Treated with phenol
Reacted with a phenol or phenolate
Source: Wiktionary
PHENOLATE
Phe"no*late, n. Etym: [Phenol + -ate.] (Chem.)
Definition: A compound of phenol analogous to a salt.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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