Meaning of the word photosynthesis in English
What does photosynthesis mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
photosynthesis
US /ˌfoʊ.t̬oʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/
UK /ˌfəʊ.təʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/
Noun
the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water
Example:
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Plants produce oxygen as a byproduct of photosynthesis.
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Without photosynthesis, there would be no life on Earth.