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phenolic

British  
/ fɪˈnɒlɪk /

adjective

  1. of, containing, or derived from phenol

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

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

Spruce bark contains high levels of phenolic compounds that help protect trees from harmful fungi.

From Science Daily • Jan. 1, 2026

However, an older version made from a black plastic material called phenolic were installed in homes across the UK between the late 1960s and the early 1990s.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025

Large numbers of these acid azo-dyes are now made from various diazotised amido-compounds combined with different phenols and phenolic acids.

From Coal and What We Get from It by Meldola, Raphael

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