phenolic
English
Etymology
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /fɪˈnɒlɪk/
- (General American, dialects of Canada) IPA(key): /fɪˈnɑlɪk/, /fəˈnoʊlɪk/
- (Canada, dialects of the US) IPA(key): /fɪˈnɒlɪk/, /fəˈnoʊlɪk/
Adjective
phenolic (not comparable)
- (organic chemistry) Of, relating to, or derived from a phenol.
- 2022, Bonnie Garmus, Lessons in Chemistry, Penguin (2023), page 338:
- “Eggplant is highly nutritious, but it can be bitter due to its phenolic compounds.”
Translations
organic chemistry: of, relating to, or derived from a phenol
Noun
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.