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1phenolic
adjective phe·no·lic \fi-ˈnō-lik, -ˈnä-\
Definition of PHENOLIC
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
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First Known Use of PHENOLIC
circa 1872
2phenolic
noun
Definition of 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
: phenol 2
First Known Use of PHENOLIC
1926
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