photosynthesis
pho·to·syn·the·sis
noun \-ˈsin(t)-thə-səs\Definition of PHOTOSYNTHESIS
: synthesis of chemical compounds with the aid of radiant energy and especially light; especially : formation of carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and a source of hydrogen (as water) in the chlorophyll-containing tissues of plants exposed to light
— pho·to·syn·the·size \-ˌsīz\ intransitive verb
— pho·to·syn·thet·ic \-sin-ˈthe-tik\ adjective
— pho·to·syn·thet·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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New Latin
First Known Use: 1898
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