phytochemical
/fahy-tuh-kem-i-kuhl/US // ˌfaɪ təˈkɛm ɪ kəl //UK // (ˌfaɪtəʊˈkɛmɪkəl) //
植物化学,植物化学物,植物化学制品,植物化学物品
Definitions
n.名词 noun
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- : Also called phytonutrient. any of various bioactive chemical compounds found in plants, as antioxidants, considered to be beneficial to human health.
adj.形容词 adjective
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- : of or relating to phytochemistry or phytochemicals.
Examples
Although expensive, the payoff is impressive, particularly in terms of phytochemicals.
When plants grow explosively they tend to cut back on making phytochemicals.
It’s a type of phytochemical that protects plants from ultraviolet radiation.
Modern agriculture also influences phytochemical levels in food.
So we end up with big fat high-yielding crops that look good on the outside but are poor in minerals and phytochemicals on the inside.
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