phenolic
Britishadjective
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Avcoat is a mix of silica fibers, phenolic microballoons, and epoxy resin that chars and erodes, removing heat away.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
"For instance, we were able to show that intestinal bacteria produce phenolic compounds by breaking down the oats," says Klümpen.
From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 2026
"Now that we know which strains of the fungus tolerate the bark beetle's antimicrobial phenolic compounds, we can use these strains to combat bark beetles more efficiently," says Ruo Sun.
From Science Daily • Jan. 1, 2026
He said he started to notice in 2014 that black phenolic cut-outs were failing in similar ways.
From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025
The first group imparts phenolic characters, while the second gives true acid properties, and both of these acting together cause the dyes to be able to form colour lakes with metallic oxides.
From The Dyeing of Woollen Fabrics by Beech, Franklin
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