phe·no·lic
fi-ˈnō-lik 
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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
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
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
The synchronization of phenolic and sugar maturity is essential to achieving the style that Philippe Bascaules, Inglenook's director of winemaking, prefers.
—Jill Barth, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
And bell peppers are rich in phytochemicals, including phenolic, flavonoid, and carotenoids, with powerful antioxidant properties.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 24 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Researchers believe chili's potential benefits may come from a combination of ingredients, particularly capsaicin—the compound that gives chili peppers their heat—and phenolic compounds found in beans, especially dark varieties commonly used in chili.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
The synchronization of phenolic and sugar maturity is essential to achieving the style that Philippe Bascaules, Inglenook's director of winemaking, prefers.
—Jill Barth, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Noun
However, there are wineries out there who are taking care of the aging for you, only releasing their wines after flavors have integrated, tannins have softened and phenolics are in balance.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
And bell peppers are rich in phytochemicals, including phenolic, flavonoid, and carotenoids, with powerful antioxidant properties.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Phenolic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phenolic. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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