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Definition of phytochemical - 4 dictionary results

phy⋅to⋅chem⋅i⋅cal

[fahy-tuh-kem-i-kuhl]
–noun
1. Also called phytonutrient. any of various bioactive chemical compounds found in plants, as antioxidants, considered to be beneficial to human health.
–adjective
2. of or pertaining to phytochemistry or phytochemicals.

phy⋅to⋅chem⋅i⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
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phy·to·chem·i·cal   (fī'tō-kěm'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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Main Entry: 1phy·to·chem·i·cal
Pronunciation: -'kem-i-k&l
Function: adjective
: of, relating to, or beingphytochemistry —phy·to·chem·i·cal·ly /-i-k(&-)lE/ adverb

Main Entry: 2phytochemical
Function: noun
: a chemical compound (as beta-carotene or isothiocyanate) occurring naturally in plants
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