ethylphenol

English

Etymology

From ethyl +‎ phenol.

Noun

ethylphenol (plural ethylphenols)

  1. (organic chemistry) Any of three isomeric ethyl derivatives of phenol, but especially 4-ethylphenol, which is responsible for a musty smell in some wines.

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