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Noun: phytochemical  ,fI-tow'ke-mi-kul
  1. A chemical substance obtained from plants that is biologically active but not nutritive
Adjective: phytochemical  ,fI-tow'ke-mi-kul
  1. Relating to phytochemistry

Derived forms: phytochemicals

Type of: chemical, chemical substance

Encyclopedia: Phytochemical