chemolithotrophic

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

chemo- +‎ litho- +‎ -trophic

Adjective[edit]

chemolithotrophic (comparative more chemolithotrophic, superlative most chemolithotrophic)

  1. (biology) Describing an organism that derives its energy from the oxidation of inorganic materials.

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