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Noun — The process by which plants and some other organisms convert light energy into chemical energy, typically producing oxygen as a byproduct.

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Etymology

From "photo-" ("light") plus "synthesis" ("putting together").

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What does “photosynthesis” mean?

The word “photosynthesis” means the process by which plants and some other organisms convert light energy into chemical energy, typically producing oxygen as a byproduct. In plain terms, the process plants use to make their own food from sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.

How do you pronounce “photosynthesis”?

“Photosynthesis” is pronounced foh-toh-SIHN-thuh-sihs (/ˌfoʊ.toʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/ in IPA).

How do you use “photosynthesis” in a sentence?

Here is “photosynthesis” used in a sentence: “Photosynthesis allows plants to turn sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into food.”

What part of speech is “photosynthesis”?

“Photosynthesis” is a noun.

Related words

chemosynthesis photosynthesise photosynthesize photosynthetic photosynthetically

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