phenolic

  1. Adjective.  (organic chemistry) Of, relating to, or derived from a phenol.
  2. Noun.  (organic chemistry) A phenol compound.
  3. Noun.  Any thermosetting resin manufactured from phenols and aldehydes.
  4. Noun.  Any of a large group of pigments and flavouring agents, especially those found in grapes and wine.

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