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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

"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

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

From Science Daily • Jan. 1, 2026

He said failures of cut-outs were being reported on a daily basis, with about 90% of the most serious failures being made of black plastic phenolic.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025

A phenolic condensation product closely related to bakelite and redmanol is condensite, the invention of Jonas Walter Aylesworth.

From Creative Chemistry Descriptive of Recent Achievements in the Chemical Industries by Slosson, Edwin E.

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