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Definition phytochemical in American English

phytochemical noun

noun
1

one of a number of various biologically active compounds, found in plants

2

also an adjective

Example

Phytochemical screening of the plants showed the presence of flavonoids, terpenoids, saponins, tannins and reducing sugars.

Definition phytochemical in American English