natural compounds
[ˈnætʃərəl ˈkɑːmpaʊndz]
nounpl: natural compounds
compostos naturais
1. Chemical substances formed by two or more elements bonded together that occur in nature without human synthesis
Plants produce many natural compounds such as alkaloids and terpenoids.
As plantas produzem muitos compostos naturais, como alcaloides e terpenoides.
2. Organic or inorganic molecules found in plants, animals, minerals, or other natural sources
Natural compounds from marine organisms are being studied for pharmaceutical applications.
Compostos naturais de organismos marinhos estão sendo estudados para aplicações farmacêuticas.
3. Substances used in traditional medicine, cosmetics, or food that derive from natural sources
Many beauty products now contain natural compounds instead of synthetic chemicals.
Muitos produtos de beleza agora contêm compostos naturais em vez de químicos sintéticos.
In Brazil, natural compounds are particularly valued due to the country's rich biodiversity, especially Amazonian and Atlantic Forest resources. The term is widely used in marketing for 'natural' cosmetics and supplements, reflecting growing consumer preference for plant-based products. Portugal and Brazil share the same terminology in scientific contexts, though Brazil emphasizes traditional indigenous knowledge of natural compounds.
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