phenosal

/fɪˈnoʊsəl/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or denoting a type of chemical reaction where a phenol is involved.

“The researchers studied the phenosal properties of the new compound.”

2. adjective

describing something that is similar to a phenol.

“The phenosal compounds showed similar chemical behavior to phenols.”

Synonyms

  • aromatic
  • phenolic

Antonyms

  • aliphatic