photosynthesis

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Etymology [edit]

photo- +‎ synthesis

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  • (UK) IPA: /ˈfəʊ.təʊˌsɪnɵ.ə.sɪs/, X-SAMPA: /"f@U.t@U%sInT.@.sIs/
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photosynthesis (uncountable)

  1. (biology) The process by which plants and other photoautotrophs generate carbohydrates and oxygen from carbon dioxide, water, and light energy in chloroplasts.

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