How to Use phenolic in a Sentence

phenolic

1 of 2 adjective
  • Grapes are rich in bioactive compounds like phenolic acids and flavonoids.
    — Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 29 Sep. 2025
  • It was first made of phenolic resin layers and later revised to aluminum frame bars.
    — Outside Online, 31 Aug. 2021
  • Red wines have higher phenolic content than white wines, which is why red wine usually gets all the fanfare.
    — Amy Osmond Cook, The Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2019
  • Depending on the roasting level, some of the phenolic compounds can break down.
    — Megan Marples, CNN, 1 June 2022
  • Orange carrots have lots of alpha- and beta-carotene, while black carrots are rich in phenolic compounds.
    — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 30 June 2023
  • Some density and phenolic textures speak to the air-drying process, while bright sour cherry is spiced with cloves and orange peel.
    — Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 13 June 2022
  • Carrots are rich in polyphenols and phenolic acids, including chlorogenic acid.
    — Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 7 Nov. 2025
  • The phenolic glucosides become toxic again, and the whiteflies die.
    — Chris Smith, BGR, 26 Mar. 2021
  • The whitefly would have to ingest those phenolic glycosides when feeding on the tomato plant and that would usually kill it.
    — Chris Smith, BGR, 26 Mar. 2021
  • And the bucket is fashioned using waterproof phenolic ply with a grippy inner surface that just happens to look good too.
    — New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Sweet dumpling squash contains many antioxidants, including phenolic compounds and carotenoids like beta-carotene.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 21 Nov. 2025
  • Ginger Tea Ginger contains phenolic compounds like shogaols, gingerols, and zingerone.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 26 Dec. 2025
  • Available from the flooring manufacturers, these blocks are usually made from phenolic resin or some other tough plastic.
    — Joesph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 8 Dec. 2019
  • Wheat bran is primarily insoluble fiber with a little protein, fat and phenolic compounds.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The result is fruit exceptionally rich in phenolic compounds, the building blocks of color, tannin, and longevity.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
  • That’s thanks to the phenolic compounds — antioxidant compounds that help to promote healthy cellular function and proper blood flow — found in apple skins.
    — Alyssa Jung, Good Housekeeping, 27 July 2023
  • To achieve these marks, producers must work with vineyards cool enough to restrain the ripening sequence, so the grapes achieve some phenolic maturity before the sugar levels peak.
    — Patrick Comiskey, latimes.com, 26 May 2017
  • Among the most studied are flavonoids (plant pigments that can act as antioxidants) and phenolic compounds (a broad group of plant chemicals often linked to protective effects in cells).
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Pineapples are rich in flavonoids and phenolic acids, which both have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in our bodies.
    — Katy Severson, chicagotribune.com, 26 Feb. 2021
  • Koroneiki olives are perhaps the most common Greek olives used in the production of olive oil, due to their high yield and even higher phenolic (antioxidant) content.
    — Shivani Vora, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023
  • The fiber content of prunes may be to thank for their laxative effect, but scientists point to the combination of fiber, phenolic compounds and sorbitol within prunes that are likely what does the trick.
    — Good Housekeeping, 24 Jan. 2023
  • Those extra days in more intense heat impart greater phenolic ripeness in the grape—essentially, the development of flavor as well as sugar, which tends to happen earlier.
    — Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2023
  • Its antioxidants, micronutrients, and phenolic compounds are universally agreed to be good to our systems.
    — Tamar Adler, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2021
  • The music building’s exterior of striated concrete panels and wood-like phenolic sheathing grabs your attention with its sculptural forms.
    — Dirk Sutro, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2023
  • That includes antioxidants, like phenolic acids and flavonoids, that are associated with a wide variety of positive health effects.
    — Marygrace Taylor, SELF, 31 May 2022
  • The two most common coffee species are arabica and robusta, and research shows robusta coffee has a higher phenolic content than arabica coffee.
    — Megan Marples, CNN, 1 June 2022
  • Oats also contain several phenolic compounds.
    — Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 28 Dec. 2025
  • The temperature swings can be very extreme, providing crisp acidity but phenolic maturity.
    — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 31 July 2022
  • The raspberry leaf tea used in the study was found to contain 37 polyphenolic compounds, including ellagitannins, flavonoids, and phenolic acids.
    — Christina Manian, Health, 5 Dec. 2025
  • The raspberry leaf tea used in the study was found to contain 37 polyphenolic compounds, including ellagitannins, flavonoids, and phenolic acids.
    — Christina Manian, Health, 19 Sep. 2025

phenolic

2 of 2 noun
  • Some say sulfurous and phenolic, others say straight-up skunky.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
  • Many of kombucha’s potential health benefits are due to the plant compounds (phenolics) in it.
    — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 26 June 2026
  • Many of kombucha’s potential health benefits are due to the plant compounds (phenolics) in it.
    — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Ethanol actually affects the absorption of some of wine's phenolics.
    — Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 29 Feb. 2020
  • Without curing and fermenting, a bitter phenolic compound called oleuropein makes the tiny fruits unpalatable.
    — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 11 Dec. 2018
  • These compounds—including flavonoids and phenolic aldehydes—are especially abundant in the peels, stems, and leaves.
    — Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Peeling the apple may remove important phenolics, as the skin contains significantly more than the flesh.
    — Jaclyn London, Ms, Rd, Good Housekeeping, 23 Mar. 2018
  • What is the relationships among sugar, alcohol level and phenolics?
    — John Mariani, Forbes, 4 May 2023
  • Tropical Fruits Tropical fruits are a valuable source of flavonoids and non-flavonoid phenolics—bioactive compounds.
    — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
  • When red wines are iced, the same phenolic compounds that supply their color and flavor (and their antioxidant properties) leave an off-putting sandpapery sensation in the mouth.
    — Marnie Old, Philly.com, 14 June 2017
  • These offer a slight upgrade to the classic black phenolic knob, which can only withstand temperatures of up to 390 degrees Fahrenheit.
    — Kat Thompson, Bon Appétit, 19 Oct. 2023
  • However, there are wineries out there who are taking care of the aging for you, only releasing their wines after flavors have integrated, tannins have softened and phenolics are in balance.
    — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Tetro says to look for active ingredients such as bleach, hydrogen peroxide, quaternary ammonium chloride, and phenolics.
    — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Tetro says to look for active ingredients such as bleach, hydrogen peroxide, quaternary ammonium chloride, and phenolics.
    — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Non-peroxide activity refers to antimicrobial effects not caused by hydrogen peroxide but due, instead, to other bioactive compounds such as phenolics and flavonoids.
    — New Atlas, 29 June 2025
  • Rich in antioxidant compounds, including carotenoids, tocopherols, and phenolics, lupini beans can help reduce inflammation and protect against cell damage.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
  • One study found that green or underripe bananas have bioactive compounds, including phenolics and phytosterols, and contain resistant starch, a type of prebiotic present in both the pulp and peel that is beneficial to colon health.
    — Valerie Agyeman, Good Housekeeping, 21 Mar. 2023
  • And bell peppers are rich in phytochemicals, including phenolic, flavonoid, and carotenoids, with powerful antioxidant properties.
    — Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 24 Feb. 2025
  • What’s more, because the skin is eaten, research from way back in 2015 found that the smaller fruit has 10 times more phenolics, 13 times more flavonoids and 10 times more vitamin C than the inside flesh.
    — New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2026
  • In the notice, the service stated that TexTech is the only responsible source capable of producing the specialized carbon-phenolic composites required for reentry systems.
    — Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 17 Nov. 2025
  • Some research is investigating coconut oil’s possible connection to the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease, and VCO does provide phenolic antioxidants, which have been tied to health benefits, including anti-aging.
    — Health.com, 2 Apr. 2018
  • Designated the European region of gastronomy for 2026, Crete is home to one quarter of the 120 million olive trees in Greece, from which liquid gold olive oil—almost exclusively of the health-rich, high-phenolic extra virgin variety—is wrought.
    — Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026

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