PHENOLIC

Etymology

Adjective

phenolic (not comparable)

(organic chemistry) Of, relating to, or derived from a phenol.

Noun

phenolic (plural phenolics)

(organic chemistry) A phenol compound.

Any thermosetting resin manufactured from phenols and aldehydes.

Any of a large group of pigments and flavouring agents, especially those found in grapes and wine.

Anagrams

• phenicol, pinochle

Source: Wiktionary



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