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Aromatic vs Phenolic - What's the difference?

aromatic | phenolic |

In organic chemistry|lang=en terms the difference between aromatic and phenolic

is that aromatic is (organic chemistry) derived from benzene while phenolic is (organic chemistry) a phenol compound.

As adjectives the difference between aromatic and phenolic

is that aromatic is fragrant or spicy while phenolic is (organic chemistry) of, relating to, or derived from a phenol.

As nouns the difference between aromatic and phenolic

is that aromatic is a fragrant plant or spice added to a dish to flavour it while phenolic is (organic chemistry) a phenol compound.

aromatic

English

Alternative forms

* aromatick (obsolete) * aromatique (obsolete)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Fragrant or spicy.
  • (organic chemistry) Having a closed ring of alternate single and double bonds with delocalized electrons.
  • (organic chemistry) derived from benzene.

    • Usage notes

    * Not to be confused with aromantic.

    Antonyms

    * (organic chemistry) aliphatic

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A fragrant plant or spice added to a dish to flavour it.

    • Anagrams

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    phenolic

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (organic chemistry) Of, relating to, or derived from a phenol.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • (organic chemistry) A phenol compound.
  • Any thermosetting resin manufactured from phenols and aldehydes.
  • Any of a large group of pigments and flavouring agents, especially those found in grapes and wine.

    • Derived terms

    * phenolic resin

    Anagrams

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