PHENOLIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does phenolic mean? 

• PHENOLIC (noun)
  The noun PHENOLIC has 1 sense:

1. a thermosetting resin

  Familiarity information: PHENOLIC used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• PHENOLIC (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

A thermosetting resin

Classified under:

Nouns denoting substances

Synonyms:

phenolic; phenolic resin; phenoplast

Hypernyms ("phenolic" is a kind of...):

synthetic resin (a resin having a polymeric structure; especially a resin in the raw state; used chiefly in plastics)

 Context examples 

This was then compared to a database with information on how rich in phenolic acid each food is.

(Diet Rich in Coffee, Fruits, Vegetables Can Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer by 65%, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)

A synthetic, phenolic hydroxyl retinoid with proapoptotic activity.

(Adarotene, NCI Thesaurus)

A class of tannins composed of phenolic acids connected to a central core sugar (typically D-glucose).

(Hydrolyzable Tannin, NCI Thesaurus/CRCH)

A phenolic analogue of tamoxifen, a nonsteroidal selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM).

(Droloxifene, NCI Thesaurus)

It is characterized by smooth, shiny colonies, a shorter generation time, and a unique phenolic glycolipid and lipo-oligosaccharide.

(Mycobacterium canetti, NCI Thesaurus)

A phenolic antioxidant found in a number of plants such as green and black tea.

(Epigallocatechin Gallate, NCI Thesaurus)

Ginger extract contains a number of different phenolic compounds, some of which have displayed antineoplastic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities.

(Ginger Extract, NCI Thesaurus)

A combustible, yellowish liquid with a slight phenolic odor.

(Diglycidyl Resorcinol Ether, NCI Thesaurus)

Ferulic acid, a phenolic phytochemical present in plant cell walls, may neutralize free radicals such as reactive oxygen species.

(Angelica Sinensis Root Extract, NCI Thesaurus)

Major components of the phenolic fraction of olive oil, lignans and pinoresinols are potent antioxidants present in extra virgin (first pressed) oils.

(Olive Oil, NCI Thesaurus)