phenolisches

Phenolisches is a German adjective meaning “phenolic” in English. It is used to describe substances, properties, or phenomena related to phenol or to the class of phenolic compounds. As with other adjectives in German, its ending changes depending on gender, number, and case; phenolisches is typically used for neuter singular nouns in nominative or accusative positions (for example, ein phenolisches Molekül).

In chemistry, phenolische Verbindungen refer to compounds containing a phenolic hydroxyl group (an aryl-OH). This broad class includes simple phenols such as phenol and cresols, as well as polyphenols like flavonoids and tannins, and various lignin-related structures. The descriptor also appears in discussions of chemical reactivity, acidity, and hydrogen-bonding behavior characteristic of phenolic systems.

In materials science and industry, the term is present in phrases describing phenolic resins or phenol-formaldehyde resins used for heat resistance, electrical insulation, laminates, coatings, and molded materials. These resins are often referred to in German as Phenolharze or Phenolformaldehydharze and are distinguished by their rigid, durable networks derived from phenolic chemistry.

Note that phenolisches is generally embedded in phrases that specify a particular phenolic context, such as phenolische Verbindungen, phenolische Substanzen, or phenolische Eigenschaften. The standalone noun form is uncommon; standard usage tends toward combining the root with a noun to convey the intended meaning clearly.