phytochemical


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phy·to·chem·i·cal

 (fī′tō-kĕm′ĭ-kəl)
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·chem′i·cal·ly adv.
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phytochemical

(ˌfaɪtəʊˈkɛmɪkəl)
adj
1. (Chemistry) of or relating to phytochemistry or phytochemicals
2. (Botany) of or relating to phytochemistry or phytochemicals
n
3. (Chemistry) a chemical that occurs naturally in a plant
4. (Botany) a chemical that occurs naturally in a plant
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phy•to•chem•i•cal

(adj. ˌfaɪ təˈkɛm ɪ kəl; n. ˈfaɪ təˌkɛm-)
adj.
1. of or pertaining to phytochemistry or phytochemicals.
n.
2. a chemical compound found in plants, believed to have health benefits in humans.
[1855–65]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
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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fitoquímico
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