phytotransformation

noun

A form of phytoremediation in which plant's metabolism modifies its environment by inactivating, degrading or immobilizing substances

OriginEnglish transformation ← Ancient Greek φῠτόν (phŭtón) →
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Meanings

nounphytotransformation (plural phytotransformations)

plural phytotransformations

  1. biologyA form of phytoremediation in which plant's metabolism modifies its environment by inactivating, degrading or immobilizing substances

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekφῠτός (phŭtós)
  2. Ancient Greekφῠτόν (phŭtón)
  3. Englishphyto-
  4. Englishtransformation
  5. Englishphytotransformation

From phyto- + transformation.

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APA

phytotransformation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/phytotransformation

MLA

“phytotransformation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/phytotransformation. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “phytotransformation,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/phytotransformation.

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