noun
- Scientists who study the chemical compounds produced by plants, including their structure, properties, and biological effects.
Usage: Plural form of phytochemist; Field-specific term used in chemistry, botany, and pharmacology
Examples
- Phytochemists have identified thousands of bioactive compounds in medicinal plants.
- The research team of phytochemists discovered new antioxidants in blueberries.
- Phytochemists work to understand how plant compounds interact with human cells.
- Many phytochemists collaborate with pharmaceutical companies to develop new drugs.
- The phytochemists analyzed the chemical composition of traditional herbal remedies.