resitol
noun
res·i·tol
ˈrezəˌtȯl,
-tōl
plural -s
: a thermoplastic resin that is insoluble in alkali, that is formed as the second resin stage in the alkaline condensation of a phenol and an aldehyde to a phenolic resin, and that is used chiefly in molding powders and as an adhesive for wood
called also B-stage resin
compare resite, resol
Word History
Etymology
probably from resite entry 1 + resol