Phytochemical

Pronunciation: /faɪtoʊˈkɛmɪkəl/

Definitions of phytochemical

noun a chemical compound that occurs naturally in plants and has various health benefits

Example Sentences

A1 Phytochemicals are natural compounds found in plants that have beneficial effects on health.

A2 Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can help increase your intake of phytochemicals.

B1 Researchers are studying the potential health benefits of phytochemicals in preventing chronic diseases.

B2 Some popular phytochemicals include flavonoids, carotenoids, and polyphenols.

C1 Phytochemical analysis is a complex process that involves identifying and quantifying various compounds in plant extracts.

C2 Phytochemical research has led to the development of new pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals with potential therapeutic applications.

Examples of phytochemical in a Sentence

formal Phytochemicals are natural compounds found in plants that have been shown to have various health benefits.

informal I heard that phytochemicals in fruits and vegetables can help prevent diseases.

slang Eating foods rich in phytochemicals is like giving your body a natural boost.

figurative Just like how plants use phytochemicals to protect themselves, we can benefit from consuming them for our own protection.

Grammatical Forms of phytochemical

• plural: phytochemicals
• comparative: more phytochemical
• superlative: most phytochemical
• present tense: phytochemical
• future tense: will phytochemical
• perfect tense: have phytochemical
• continuous tense: is phytochemical
• singular: phytochemical
• positive degree: phytochemical
• infinitive: to phytochemical
• gerund: phytochemically
• participle: phytochemicaling

Origin and Evolution of phytochemical

First Known Use: 1917 year

Language of Origin: Greek and English

Story behind the word: The word 'phytochemical' originated from the combination of 'phyto-' which means plant in Greek, and 'chemical' which refers to a substance produced by or used in a chemical process.

Evolution of the word: The term 'phytochemical' was first used in the early 20th century to describe chemical compounds found in plants that have potential health benefits. Over time, the understanding of phytochemicals has expanded to include a wide range of bioactive compounds in plants that can promote health and prevent disease.