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Phenolic vs Polyolefin - What's the difference?

phenolic | polyolefin |

As nouns the difference between phenolic and polyolefin

is that phenolic is (organic chemistry) a phenol compound while polyolefin is polyolefin.

As an adjective phenolic

is (organic chemistry) of, relating to, or derived from a phenol.

phenolic

English

Adjective

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  • (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

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    polyolefin

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia polyolefin) (en noun)
  • (chemistry) A polymer (such as polyethylene) made by the polymerization of an olefin
  • (chemistry) A polyene