ethylphenol

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noun

Any of three isomeric ethyl derivatives of phenol, but especially 4-ethylphenol, which is responsible for a musty smell in some wines.

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Meanings

nounethylphenol (plural ethylphenols)

plural ethylphenols

  1. chemistryAny of three isomeric ethyl derivatives of phenol, but especially 4-ethylphenol, which is responsible for a musty smell in some wines.

Origin

From ethyl + phenol.

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Translations

Italian etilfenolo
  • etilfenoloderivative
Cite this entry
APA

ethylphenol. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ethylphenol

MLA

“ethylphenol.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ethylphenol. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “ethylphenol,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ethylphenol.

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