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Definition of Phytochemical
1. Noun. A chemical substance obtained from plants that is biologically active but not nutritive.
Definition of Phytochemical
1. a. Relating to phytochemistry.
Definition of Phytochemical
1. Noun. Any chemical substance characteristic of plants. ¹
2. Noun. Any chemical or nutrient derived from a plant source; a phytonutrient. ¹
3. Adjective. Of or pertaining to phytochemistry ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Phytochemical
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Phytochemical
1. Technically, any chemical produced by a plant, but this term usuallyrefers to certain plant chemicals (such as carotenoids) that researchers believe may impart health benefits such as better protection from cancer. (09 Oct 1997)
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