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phytochemical
phy·to·chem·i·cal P0279150 (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.phytochemical (ˌfaɪtəʊˈkɛmɪkəl) adj1. (Chemistry) of or relating to phytochemistry or phytochemicals2. (Botany) of or relating to phytochemistry or phytochemicalsn3. (Chemistry) a chemical that occurs naturally in a plant4. (Botany) a chemical that occurs naturally in a plantphy•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] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | phytochemical - a chemical substance obtained from plants that is biologically active but not nutritivecarotenoid - any of a class of highly unsaturated yellow to red pigments occurring in plants and animalschemical, chemical substance - material produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or moleculesflavonoid - any of a large class of plant pigments having a chemical structure based on or similar to flavone |
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phytochemical
phytochemical (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.phytochemical A chemical of plant origin, such as sulforaphane from cruciferous vegetables, alicin from garlic and onions, limonene from citrus fruits, isoflavones from beans, and ellagic acid from grapes. Phytochemicals may be useful for certain diseases (e.g., in chemoprevention of malignancy), immune stimulation, etc.phy·to·chem·i·cal (fī'tō-kem'i-kăl) A biologically active but nonnutrient substance found in plants; includes antioxidants and phytosterols.
Synonym(s): bioactive nonnutrient, phytoprotectant. phytochemical a compound found in plants or plant-derived products.Phyto-, as in phytochemical, phytomedicinal, and phytotherapyMeaning, or pertaining to, a plant or plants.Mentioned in: Herbalism, Westernphytochemical
Related to phytochemical: ZoochemicalWords related to phytochemicalnoun a chemical substance obtained from plants that is biologically active but not nutritiveRelated Words- carotenoid
- chemical
- chemical substance
- flavonoid
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