noun
- plural of phenol; a class of chemical compounds consisting of a hydroxyl group bonded directly to an aromatic hydrocarbon group
Usage: chemistry
Examples
- Phenols are commonly found in many plants and serve as natural antioxidants.
- The laboratory tested the water sample for various phenols that could indicate pollution.
- Many phenols have antiseptic properties and are used in disinfectants.
- The wine’s flavor profile includes phenols extracted from grape skins during fermentation.
- Industrial processes can release phenols into the environment if not properly controlled.
- Researchers studied how different phenols affect plant growth and development.