phenolic
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Levels of anthocyanins, flavonoids, and phenolic compounds all increased, giving the fruit a deeper red color.
From Science Daily ● May 5, 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
This chemical modification unexpectedly helps the fungus infect beetles, especially those that previously fed on spruce tissue rich in phenolic compounds.
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
The oxidation is probably due to an enzyme, and also to the presence of chemical substances of a phenolic nature.
From The Preparation of Plantation Rubber by Sidney Morgan
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