phenolic resin

phenolic resin res·in

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Definitions of phenolic resin words

noun phenolic resin any of the class of thermosetting resins formed by the condensation of phenol, or of a phenol derivative, with an aldehyde, especially formaldehyde: used chiefly in the manufacture of paints and plastics and as adhesives for sandpaper and plywood. 1
noun phenolic resin any one of a class of resins derived from phenol, used in paints, adhesives, and as thermosetting plastics 0
noun phenolic resin any of a group of thermosetting resins formed by condensing phenol with various aldehydes, as formaldehyde: used to form molded and cast plastic items 0

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

First recorded in 1915-20; phenol + -ic

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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