1. a scientist who studies the chemical compounds found in plants and their properties
Usage: specialized field; combines botany and chemistry

Examples

• The phytochemist analyzed the medicinal properties of the herb.
• Dr. Chen works as a phytochemist, researching beneficial compounds in vegetables.
• Phytochemists have identified thousands of bioactive substances in plants.
• The pharmaceutical company hired a phytochemist to extract active ingredients from natural sources.
• As a phytochemist, she focuses on how plant chemicals affect human health.