PHYTOCHEMICAL

phytochemical

(noun) a chemical substance obtained from plants that is biologically active but not nutritive

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

phytochemical (not comparable)

Pertaining to the chemistry of plants. [from 19th c.]

Noun

phytochemical (plural phytochemicals)

Any chemical substance characteristic of plants.

Any chemical or nutrient derived from a plant source; a phytonutrient.

Source: Wiktionary


Phy`to*chem"ic*al, a.

Definition: Relating to phytochemistry. R. Hunt.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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