photosynthetic

adjective

pho·​to·​synthetic ¦fōtō+ 

: using, relating to, or formed by photosynthesis

the direct or indirect source of free energy for all living organisms is the sunlight utilized by photosynthetic organisms

—S. L. Miller & H. C. Urey

photosynthetically

"+ 

adverb

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