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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Christina Manian, Health, 19 Sep. 2025
Additionally, fulvic acid contains a whole cocktail of phenolic acids, trace minerals like magnesium and zinc, amino acids, and small peptides, notes Dr. Tufman.
—Noma Nazish, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
New Atlas, 29 June 2025
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
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Adjective
The raspberry leaf tea used in the study was found to contain 37 polyphenolic compounds, including ellagitannins, flavonoids, and phenolic acids.
—Christina Manian, Health, 19 Sep. 2025
Additionally, fulvic acid contains a whole cocktail of phenolic acids, trace minerals like magnesium and zinc, amino acids, and small peptides, notes Dr. Tufman.
—Noma Nazish, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
Non-peroxide activity refers to antimicrobial effects not caused by hydrogen peroxide but due, instead, to other bioactive compounds such as phenolics and flavonoids.
—New Atlas, 29 June 2025
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
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“Phenolic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phenolic. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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