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chimiosynthèse — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • 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.

Senses

chimiosynthèse is used for these senses in English:

  • chemosynthesis 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