ˈrezəˌtȯl, -tōl noun
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Etymology: probably from resite (I) + res ol
: a thermoplastic resin that is insoluble in alkali, that is formed as the second resin stage in the alkaline condensation of a phenol and an aldehyde to a phenolic resin, and that is used chiefly in molding powders and as an adhesive for wood — called also B-stage resin ; compare resite , resol