phenolic

British

/ fɪˈnɒlɪk /

adjective

of, containing, or derived from phenol

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Together, the techniques allowed the researchers to examine the phenolic chemistry of Cannabis in far greater detail.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026

"Most plants contain highly complex mixtures of phenolic compounds, and while flavonoids occur widely in the plant kingdom, the flavoalkaloids are very rare in nature," she explains.

From Science Daily ● May 1, 2026

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

The ultrasound-assisted process also boosted the honey's levels of phenolic compounds, known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 1, 2026

But we have coal-tar colours which are not basic, but rather of the nature of acid,—a better term would be phenolic, or of the nature of phenol or carbolic acid.

From The Chemistry of Hat Manufacturing Lectures Delivered Before the Hat Manufacturers' Association by Albert Shonk

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