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phytochemistry

phytochemistry

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The study of chemicals in plants and how they work
  • noun
  • /faɪtəˈkɛmɪstri/
  • Specialized
: fitociencia
  • Researchers in phytochemistry analyze how different plant species produce unique chemicals.

All of the research I've listed below is research from phytochemistry journals, which is plant chemistry journals.

Examples

  • The study of phytochemistry reveals important compounds found in medicinal plants.

  • All of the research I've listed below is research from phytochemistry journals, which is plant chemistry journals.

    KenDBerryMD

  • Understanding phytochemistry can lead to the discovery of new herbal remedies.

Surface Forms

phytochemistry singular
phytochemistries plural

Morphology

phytochemistry = chemistry (semi-transparent) = phyto + chemistry

Formed by the combining form 'phyto-' (plant) plus 'chemistry'; the meaning is clear to those familiar with the technical combining form but may be unfamiliar to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

The word phytochemistry joins phyto- meaning 'plant' and chemistry, the study of chemicals. So, phytochemistry is the part of chemistry that studies the chemicals found in plants.