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phytochemical
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phy·to·chem·i·cal  (ft-km-kl)
adj.
1. Of or relating to phytochemistry.
2. Of or relating to phytochemicals.
n.
A nonnutritive bioactive plant substance, such as a flavonoid or carotenoid, considered to have a beneficial effect on human health. Also called phytonutrient.

phyto·chemi·cal·ly adv.

phytochemical  (ft-km-kl)
A plant-derived chemical that is not considered an essential nutrient in the human diet but is believed to have beneficial health effects.
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Noun1.phytochemical - a chemical substance obtained from plants that is biologically active but not nutritive
carotenoid - any of a class of highly unsaturated yellow to red pigments occurring in plants and animals
chemical, chemical substance - material produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules
flavonoid - any of a large class of plant pigments having a chemical structure based on or similar to flavone


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