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phytochemical::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | chemical, chemical substance |
| Has types | carotenoid, flavonoid |
Examples of phytochemical
phytochemical
One of its components is curcumin, a type of phytochemical known as a polyphenol.
From the sciencedaily.com
Her diet certainly includes many of the well-accepted phytochemical-rich foods.
From the forbes.com
Phytochemical and genetic analyses of ancient cannabis from Central Asia.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Apples also contain flavonoids, a type of phytochemical that gives them their varieties of color.
From the desmoinesregister.com
Using the phytochemical index could be a good way to come up with these recommendations, she said.
From the sciencedaily.com
Raspberries contain ellagic acid, a phytochemical that may help prevent certain types of cancer.
From the freep.com
And I'll jump at any excuse for using phytochemical-rich turmeric.
From the nytimes.com
They create a phytochemical that helps them fight pests.
From the courier-journal.com
Tomatoes get their ruby hue from lycopene, a phytochemical that may help to prevent prostate cancer.
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- A chemical substance obtained from plants that is biologically active but not nutritive
- (phytochemistry) the branch of organic chemistry dealing with the chemistry of plants
- Phytochemicals are chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants, such as beta-carotene. The term is generally used to refer to those chemicals that may affect health, but are not yet established as essential nutrients. ...
- Phytochemistry is in the strict sense of the word the study of phytochemicals. These are chemicals derived from plants. In a narrower sense the terms are often used to describe the large number of secondary metabolic compounds found in plants. ...
- Any chemical substance characteristic of plants; Any chemical or nutrient derived from a plant source; a phytonutrient; Of or pertaining to phytochemistry
- (phytochemistry) The scientific study of the chemicals found in plants; The collection of chemicals and chemical processes found in a particular plant
- (Phytochemicals) Biologically active molecules produced by plants that have health promoting properties.
- (Phytochemicals) Health-protecting compounds found in fruits, vegetables, and other plants. Phytochemicals (sometimes called phytonutrients) include beta-carotene, lycopene, and resveratrol.
- (Phytochemicals) Are non-nutritive plant chemicals that contain disease-preventing compounds.
