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phy⋅to⋅chem⋅is⋅try

[fahy-tuh-kem-uh-stree]
–noun
the branch of biochemistry dealing with plants and plant processes.

Origin:
1830–40; phyto- + chemistry


phy⋅to⋅chem⋅ist, noun
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phy·to·chem·is·try   (fī'tō-kěm'ĭ-strē)   
n.  The chemistry of plants.
phy'to·chem'ist n.
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Main Entry: phy·to·chem·is·try
Pronunciation: -'kem-&-strE
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -tries
: the chemistry of plants, plant processes, and plant products
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