phytochemical analysis
[/ˌfaɪtoʊˈkɛmɪkəl əˈnæləsɪs/]
nounpl: phytochemical analyses
análise fitoquímica
1. A scientific process of identifying, isolating, and quantifying chemical compounds present in plants or plant-derived materials
Phytochemical analysis revealed high levels of flavonoids in the green tea extract.
A análise fitoquímica revelou altos níveis de flavonoides no extrato de chá verde.
2. Laboratory examination of plant materials to determine their chemical composition and bioactive properties
The phytochemical analysis of the medicinal herb showed the presence of alkaloids and terpenoids.
A análise fitoquímica da erva medicinal mostrou a presença de alcaloides e terpenoides.
3. Research methodology used in pharmacognosy and natural product chemistry to study plant constituents
Advanced phytochemical analysis techniques are essential for validating traditional herbal remedies.
Técnicas avançadas de análise fitoquímica são essenciais para validar remédios fitoterápicos tradicionais.
Phytochemical analysis is particularly important in Brazil due to the country's rich biodiversity and traditional use of medicinal plants. In both Brazilian and Portuguese scientific communities, this term is fundamental to ethnobotany research, pharmaceutical development, and the validation of traditional indigenous plant knowledge. The practice has gained significant importance in the United States and Europe for nutraceutical and supplement industry development.
Related Idioms & Phrases
chemical fingerprinting of plants
dissecting plant chemistry
unlocking plant compounds
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