phenolic
1 of 2adjective
phe·no·lic fi-ˈnō-lik 
-ˈnä-
-ˈnä- 1
a
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a phenol
b
: containing or derived from a phenol
2
: of, relating to, or being a phenolic
phenolic
2 of 2noun
1
: a usually thermosetting resin or plastic made by condensation of a phenol with an aldehyde and used especially for molding and insulating and in coatings and adhesives
called also phenolic resin
2
: phenol sense 2
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Megan Marples, CNN, 1 June 2022 Ginger contains gingerol, a powerful disease-fighting phenolic compound with antioxidant properties, found in the rhizome's natural oils. Melissa Matthews, Men's Health, 24 Aug. 2022 The temperature swings can be very extreme, providing crisp acidity but phenolic maturity. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 31 July 2022 It was first made of phenolic resin layers and later revised to aluminum frame bars. Outside Online, 31 Aug. 2021 Some density and phenolic textures speak to the air-drying process, while bright sour cherry is spiced with cloves and orange peel. Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 13 June 2022 Depending on the roasting level, some of the phenolic compounds can break down. Megan Marples, CNN, 1 June 2022 That includes antioxidants, like phenolic acids and flavonoids, that are associated with a wide variety of positive health effects. Marygrace Taylor, SELF, 31 May 2022 Nice phenolic Belgian yeast character on the taste. Vivian Song, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2021 Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2020 Ethanol actually affects the absorption of some of wine's phenolics. Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 29 Feb. 2020 Without curing and fermenting, a bitter phenolic compound called oleuropein makes the tiny fruits unpalatable. Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 11 Dec. 2018 Some research is investigating coconut oil’s possible connection to the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease, and VCO does provide phenolic antioxidants, which have been tied to health benefits, including anti-aging. Health.com, 2 Apr. 2018 Discharges included suspended solids and phenolics, which also impacted dissolved oxygen. Frank Kummer, Philly.com, 27 Mar. 2018 Peeling the apple may remove important phenolics, as the skin contains significantly more than the flesh. Jaclyn London, Ms, Rd, Good Housekeeping, 23 Mar. 2018 Blend: 55 percent cabernet franc, 34 percent merlot, 8 percent malbec, 3 percent cabernet sauvignonJudges’ Comments >> Good balance if a bit light … lots of cherry and other fruit that lingers … phenolics are under-ripe, lots of new oak … pound it! Paul Hodgins, Orange County Register, 2 June 2017 When peat is used as the fossil fuel to dry malted barley, the resulting whisky is infused with phenolic smoke. Jim Brucker, chicagotribune.com, 20 June 2017 See More
Adjective
The two most common coffee species are arabica and robusta, and research shows robusta coffee has a higher phenolic content than arabica coffee. Megan Marples, CNN, 1 June 2022 Ginger contains gingerol, a powerful disease-fighting phenolic compound with antioxidant properties, found in the rhizome's natural oils. Melissa Matthews, Men's Health, 24 Aug. 2022 The temperature swings can be very extreme, providing crisp acidity but phenolic maturity. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 31 July 2022 It was first made of phenolic resin layers and later revised to aluminum frame bars. Outside Online, 31 Aug. 2021 Some density and phenolic textures speak to the air-drying process, while bright sour cherry is spiced with cloves and orange peel. Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 13 June 2022 Depending on the roasting level, some of the phenolic compounds can break down. Megan Marples, CNN, 1 June 2022 That includes antioxidants, like phenolic acids and flavonoids, that are associated with a wide variety of positive health effects. Marygrace Taylor, SELF, 31 May 2022 Nice phenolic Belgian yeast character on the taste. Vivian Song, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2021 Noun
Tetro says to look for active ingredients such as bleach, hydrogen peroxide, quaternary ammonium chloride, and phenolics. Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2020 Ethanol actually affects the absorption of some of wine's phenolics. Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 29 Feb. 2020 Without curing and fermenting, a bitter phenolic compound called oleuropein makes the tiny fruits unpalatable. Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 11 Dec. 2018 Some research is investigating coconut oil’s possible connection to the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease, and VCO does provide phenolic antioxidants, which have been tied to health benefits, including anti-aging. Health.com, 2 Apr. 2018 Discharges included suspended solids and phenolics, which also impacted dissolved oxygen. Frank Kummer, Philly.com, 27 Mar. 2018 Peeling the apple may remove important phenolics, as the skin contains significantly more than the flesh. Jaclyn London, Ms, Rd, Good Housekeeping, 23 Mar. 2018 Blend: 55 percent cabernet franc, 34 percent merlot, 8 percent malbec, 3 percent cabernet sauvignonJudges’ Comments >> Good balance if a bit light … lots of cherry and other fruit that lingers … phenolics are under-ripe, lots of new oak … pound it! Paul Hodgins, Orange County Register, 2 June 2017 When peat is used as the fossil fuel to dry malted barley, the resulting whisky is infused with phenolic smoke. Jim Brucker, chicagotribune.com, 20 June 2017 See More Word History
First Known Use
Adjective
circa 1872, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Noun
1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
phenolic 1 of 2
adjective
phe·no·lic
fi-ˈnō-lik, -ˈnäl-ik
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a phenol
also : containing or derived from a phenol
phenolic
2 of 2noun
: phenol sense 2
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