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  • noun A person involved in phytochemistry.

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  • noun a chemist who specializes in the chemistry of plants

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Examples

  • Consequently the phytochemist is, for example, often faced with the problem of identifying and isolating the active principle (s) from a plant material which contains many compounds.

    Chapter 7 1991

  • Dr. Msonthi responded by saying that he is a phytochemist and other relevant institutions with competent experts were used for the testing.

    Chapter 10 1991

  • Prof Leach, who spent 20 years as a phytochemist, was instrumental in developing the Termilone range.

    northernstar.com.au: The Northern Star 2008

  • Prof Leach, who spent 20 years as a phytochemist, was instrumental in developing the Termilone range.

    northernstar.com.au: The Northern Star 2008

  • Mineral oil and petrolatum are highly refined petrochemical derivatives that, according to phytochemist Aubrey Hampton, PhD, can actually leave the skin and lips dryer because they block sebum’s crucial functions and interfere with the skin’s ability to regulate its own moisture.

    The Truth About Beauty Kat James 2007

  • Mineral oil and petrolatum are highly refined petrochemical derivatives that, according to phytochemist Aubrey Hampton, PhD, can actually leave the skin and lips dryer because they block sebum’s crucial functions and interfere with the skin’s ability to regulate its own moisture.

    The Truth About Beauty Kat James 2007

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