phenolic adjective & noun. [fɪ'nɒlɪk] L19.
[from PHENOL + -IC.]
A. adjective.
1. Chemistry. Of the nature of, belonging to, derived from, or containing a phenol; esp. containing or designating a hydroxyl group bonded directly to a benzene ring. L19.
■ N. G. Clark The crude oily phenolic layer is separated from the aqueous liquor.

2. Designating a large class of usu. thermosetting polymeric materials that have wide industrial applications as plastics or resins and are prepared from phenols by condensation with aldehydes; made of such a material. E20.
House & Garden Mural panel in..black phenolic resin. Sunday Express The set has..stainless steel lids and black phenolic handles.
b. noun.
1. A phenolic plastic or resin. M20.

2. Any compound containing a hydroxyl group bonded directly to a benzene ring, esp. one that occurs in plants. M20.

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