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
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: 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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Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
These berries are high in phenolic compounds, or antioxidants with powerful anti-inflammatory abilities4, meaning blackberries are worth adding to rotation.
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Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
29 May 2026
Shannon McMahon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
Many of kombucha’s potential health benefits are due to the plant compounds (phenolics) in it.
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Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2026
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Adjective
Altitudes range between 1,332 and 1,400 feet, offering cool breezes at night that allow the grapes to reach phenolic maturity.
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Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
These berries are high in phenolic compounds, or antioxidants with powerful anti-inflammatory abilities4, meaning blackberries are worth adding to rotation.
—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
29 May 2026
Noun
Designated the European region of gastronomy for 2026, Crete is home to one quarter of the 120 million olive trees in Greece, from which liquid gold olive oil—almost exclusively of the health-rich, high-phenolic extra virgin variety—is wrought.
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Shannon McMahon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
Many of kombucha’s potential health benefits are due to the plant compounds (phenolics) in it.
—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2026
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“Phenolic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phenolic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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