phenolic urea
- noun
- /fəˈnɒlɪk jʊəˈriːə/
- Specialized
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urea fenólica
- The insulating properties of phenolic urea make it valuable for electrical components.
Examples
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Manufacturers often choose phenolic urea when durability and heat resistance are required.
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The laboratory tested samples of phenolic urea for their chemical stability.
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The phenolic urea used here is top quality.
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Can you explain the benefits of phenolic ureas?
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Manufacturers often choose phenolic urea when durability and heat resistance are required.
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The insulating properties of phenolic urea make it valuable for constructing heat-resistant components.
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Our company uses phenolic urea in products that need to withstand high temperatures.
Synonyms
A hard plastic made from special resin that resists heat and does not carry electricity
A hard plastic that does not soften with heat used for handles and electrical covers
Surface Forms
Morphology
The term is compositionally transparent in that 'phenolic' (relating to phenol-derived groups) plus 'urea' signals a chemical compound made from those constituents, so a learner who knows both words can infer it refers to a substance combining phenolic and urea components. However, the precise technical meaning — that it is a specific type of plastic and its properties like strength and heat resistance — requires domain knowledge and is not fully predictable for a B1 learner, so it is only partially transparent.
Etymology
Phenolic urea is the name for a tough 'plastic' made by joining a phenolic part and a urea part. Imagine two strong chemical pieces glued together to make something that can stand heat and last a long time, so the name explains why it is strong and heat-resistant.
