phy·to·chem·i·cal (f  t -k m  -k l)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. phy to·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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| Noun | 1. | 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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