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phytochemical

/faɪˈtoʊkɪmɪkəl/ noun · British & US
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What does phytochemical mean?

noun

A chemical compound produced by plants, often having medicinal or nutritional properties.

Example

"The phytochemicals in turmeric have been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects."

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