Associations to the word «Phytic»

Wiktionary

PHYTIC, adjective. Relating to phytic acid or its derivatives
PHYTIC ACID, noun. (organic compound) The compound inositol hexaphosphoric acid' present in cereals etc as alkali and alkaline earth salts; it is a source of phosphorus for ruminants but is indigestible for carnivores

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats