phenolic resin

American

noun

Chemistry.

any of the class of thermosetting resins formed by the condensation of phenol, or of a phenol derivative, with an aldehyde, especially formaldehyde: used chiefly in the manufacture of paints and plastics and as adhesives for sandpaper and plywood.

phenolic resin British

noun

any one of a class of resins derived from phenol, used in paints, adhesives, and as thermosetting plastics See also Bakelite

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Etymology

Origin of phenolic resin

First recorded in 1915–20; phenol + -ic

Example Sentences

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It’s made by soaking layers of recycled paper in a melamine or phenolic resin and then compressed under extreme heat.

From Washington Times • Apr. 17, 2021

Not until the plastics industry evolved a phenolic resin glue with a permanent grip were strong wood airplanes possible.

From Time Magazine Archive

After using dozens of eggs, he switched to other materials, finally hit on a phenolic resin as the best.

From Time Magazine Archive

In 1926 a German chemist, Dr. T. E. Goldschmidt, developed a filler made of tissue paper impregnated with phenolic resin.

From Time Magazine Archive

They can be used as a soil mulch, in the manufacture of phenolic resin and fiber paints, and as a plywood adhesive.

From Time Magazine Archive

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