phytochemistry

Thân thiện

A scientist studies plant compounds in a phytochemistry laboratory.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The branch of organic chemistry dealing with the chemistry of plants: Phytochemistry is the scientific study of the chemicals derived from plants, including their structure, biosynthesis, and biological functions.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Her research in phytochemistry focuses on identifying novel compounds in medicinal herbs.
  • Advances in phytochemistry have led to the discovery of many important drugs.

Advanced Usage

• "Phytochemistry of [a specific plant or family]": Refers to the detailed chemical study of a particular plant group.
  • The phytochemistry of the genus Salvia is particularly rich in terpenoids.

Variants and Related Words

• Phytochemical (noun): A chemical compound produced by a plant.
  • Many phytochemicals have antioxidant properties.
• Phytochemical (adjective): Relating to phytochemistry or phytochemicals.
  • They conducted a phytochemical analysis of the leaf extract.

Synonyms

• Plant chemistry: A less formal term for the chemical study of plants.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the branch of organic chemistry dealing with the chemistry of plants