Associations to the word «Phenolic»

Wiktionary

PHENOLIC, adjective. (organic chemistry) Of, relating to, or derived from a phenol.
PHENOLIC, noun. (organic chemistry) A phenol compound.
PHENOLIC, noun. Any thermosetting resin manufactured from phenols and aldehydes.
PHENOLIC, noun. Any of a large group of pigments and flavouring agents, especially those found in grapes and wine.
PHENOLIC RESIN, noun. (chemistry) A particular class of thermosetting resin made through the condensation of phenol (or phenol derivative) with an aldehyde.

Dictionary definition

PHENOLIC, noun. A thermosetting resin.

Wise words

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