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silvichemical

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[sil-vi-kem-i-kuhl] / ˌsɪl vɪˈkɛm ɪ kəl /

noun

  1. any of a number of chemicals derived from a tree.


Etymology

Origin of silvichemical

First recorded in 1960–65; from Latin silvi-, combining form of silva “forest, woodland” + chemical ( def. )

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