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phenolic plastic

phenolic plastic

6.7
A hard plastic made from special resin that resists heat and does not carry electricity
  • noun
  • /fəˈnɒlɪk ˈplæstɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : plástico fenólico
  • Because of their excellent electrical insulating properties, phenolic plastics are commonly found in electrical devices.

Examples

  • The durability and heat resistance of phenolic plastic make it ideal for use in kitchenware and automotive parts.

  • Bakelite is one of the earliest and most famous phenolic plastics used in industrial applications.

  • The new product is made of phenolic plastic.

  • Many electrical components use phenolic plastics for insulation.

  • Bakelite is one of the earliest and most famous phenolic plastics used in industrial applications.

  • The durability and heat resistance of phenolic plastic make it ideal for use in kitchenware and automotive parts.

  • Because of their excellent electrical insulating properties, phenolic plastics are commonly found in electrical devices.

Synonyms

phenoplast
vsphenolic plastic
  • Specialized
9.9

A hard plastic that does not soften with heat used for handles and electrical covers

is a plastic made from those resins with heat resistance and insulation
phenolic resin
vsphenolic plastic
  • Specialized
7.9

A hard, heatproof plastic used for making handles, adhesives, and molded parts

is the plastic form made using that resin not the raw material
phenolic
vsphenolic plastic
  • Specialized
9.8

A hard plastic made from chemicals used for strong molded or layered items like pool balls

is the plastic product made from that resin emphasizing heat resistance

Surface Forms

phenolic plastic singular
phenolic plastics plural

Morphology

phenolic + plastic

The phrase is directly compositional: 'phenolic' (pertaining to phenol or phenol-derived groups) plus 'plastic' (a manufactured polymer) yields 'a plastic made from or containing phenolic/phenol-based resins.' Although the term is technical, its meaning follows ordinary noun–noun composition and would be understandable to a B1 learner who knows both constituents.

Etymology

Phenolic plastic comes from the chemical word phenol and the word plastic, meaning a material you can shape. Because the treated phenol makes a very hard, 'heat resistant' and 'insulating' material like Bakelite, phenolic plastics are used for parts that must resist heat and electricity.