Phytochemical
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Phytochemical is an adjective meaning Pertaining to the chemistry of plants.
Meaning
Pertaining to the chemistry of plants.
More Meanings
- Any chemical substance characteristic of plants.
- Any chemical or nutrient derived from a plant source; a phytonutrient.
Example Sentences
The plants used belonged to botanical families known to have little phytochemical significance.
Word Forms
- phytochemicals
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include compounds, vegetal, phytotherapeutic, phytobiological, phytopharmacological, phytohormonal.
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