phytoncide

English

Noun

phytoncide (plural phytoncides)

1. (biochemistry) Any volatile antimicrobial compound given off by a plant, especially one that prevents it from being eaten.

Usage notes

Do not confuse a phytoncide (a substance made by a plant to discourage insects, animals, or bacteria from eating it) with a phytocide (an herbicide to kill plants).

Translations

volatile antimicrobial compound given off by a plant

• Chinese:

  Mandarin: 芬多精 (fēnduōjīng)

• Finnish: fytonsidi

Anagrams

• endophytic