phenolic
noun
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Pronunciation: /fɪˈnɒlɪk/ / /fɪˈnɑlɪk/ / /fəˈnoʊlɪk/
adj
Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *bʰeh₂-der. Proto-Hellenic *pʰáňňō Ancient Greek φαίνω (phaínō)der. French phènebor. English phenol Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English phenolic From phenol + -ic.
- Of, relating to, or derived from a phenol.
““Eggplant is highly nutritious, but it can be bitter due to its phenolic compounds.””
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *bʰeh₂-der. Proto-Hellenic *pʰáňňō Ancient Greek φαίνω (phaínō)der. French phènebor. English phenol Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English phenolic From phenol + -ic.
- 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.