phenolic
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Adjective[edit]
phenolic (not comparable)
- (organic chemistry) Of, relating to, or derived from a phenol.
Translations[edit]
organic chemistry: of, relating to, or derived from a phenol
Noun[edit]
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.