Chemosynthesis

Language: English
Pronunciation: chemo-syn-thes-is
Part of Speech: noun

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The production of carbohydrates and other compounds from simple compounds such as carbon dioxide, using the oxidation of chemical nutrients as a source of energy rather than sunlight; it is limited to certain bacteria and fungi

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"synthesis of carbohydrate from carbon dioxide and water; limited to certain bacteria and fungi"

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