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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

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

From Science Daily Jan. 1, 2026

To make the resulting flour safe and digestible for humans, the outer husks and certain phenolic compounds must first be removed.

From Science Daily Nov. 4, 2025

He said he started to notice in 2014 that black phenolic cut-outs were failing in similar ways.

From BBC Oct. 2, 2025

It was found that nitrosodimethylaniline reacted in a similar way with other phenolic or with amidic compounds.

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

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