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(biochemistry) Any volatile antimicrobial compound given off by a plant, especially one that prevents it from being eaten..
Use phytoncide when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Phytoncide means (biochemistry) Any volatile antimicrobial compound given off by a plant, especially one that prevents it from being eaten..
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Use phytoncide where its definition matches the intended context.
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