photosynthesis
Photosynthesis (noun) means the process by which plants and some other organisms convert light energy into chemical energy, typically producing oxygen as a byproduct. Example: “Photosynthesis allows plants to turn sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into food.”
How to use photosynthesis
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process plants use to make their own food from sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.
Word forms
photosyntheses plural
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_____ allows plants to turn sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into food.
Etymology
From "photo-" ("light") plus "synthesis" ("putting together").
Rhymes for photosynthesis
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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.
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