phenolic
phenolic · phenolics
A phenol compoundA phenol compound.
UK/fɪˈnɒlɪk/US/fɪˈnɑlɪk/
Meaning
3 sensesA phenol compound.
Any thermosetting resin manufactured from phenols and aldehydes.
a thermosetting resin
Any of a large group of pigments and flavouring agents, especially those found in grapes and wine.
Forms
plural: phenolicsSynonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- a thermosetting resin:phenolic resinphenoplast
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedphenolic resin