phenolic

adjective

Of, relating to, containing, or derived from phenol.

noun

Any of various synthetic thermosetting resins, obtained by the reaction of phenols with simple aldehydes and used to make molded products and as coatings and adhesives.

Derived from or related to phenol: as, phenolic ethers, of which anisol, C6H5(OCH3), is the simplest.

Analogous to phenol. A phenolic hydroxyl group is directly united with a carbon atom of the ring of a benzene nucleus, as it is in phenol, and not with a carbon atom of a side chain.

adjective

Of, relating to, or derived from a phenol.

noun

A phenol compound.

noun

Any thermosetting resin manufactured from phenols and aldehydes.

noun

Any of a large group of pigments and flavouring agents, especially those found in grapes and wine.

noun

a thermosetting resin