PHYTOCHEMISTRY

phytochemistry

(noun) the branch of organic chemistry dealing with the chemistry of plants

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

phytochemistry (uncountable)

(chemistry, botany) The scientific study of the chemicals found in plants.

(botany) The collection of chemicals and chemical processes found in a particular plant.

Source: Wiktionary


Phy"to*chem"is*try, n. Etym: [Phyto- + chemistry.]

Definition: Chemistry in its relation to vegetable bodies; vegetable chemistry. R. Hunt.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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