phytocompound

noun

Meaning

Any chemical compound of plant origin.

Examples

Phytochemical screening also indicated the presence of several bioactive phytocompounds and natural antioxidants that are responsible for its overall activity.

Word Forms

phytocompounds

Etymology

From phyto- + compound.

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