Associations to the word «Chemosynthesis»

Wiktionary

CHEMOSYNTHESIS, noun. 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

Dictionary definition

CHEMOSYNTHESIS, noun. Synthesis of carbohydrate from carbon dioxide and water; limited to certain bacteria and fungi.

Wise words

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