chemosynthesis

noun

che·mo·syn·the·sis | \ ˌkē-mō-ˈsin(t)-thə-səs

Definition of chemosynthesis

: synthesis of organic compounds (as in living cells) by energy derived from inorganic chemical reactions

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Researchers realized that there are microbes that, instead of using light to grow, use chemicals from the rocks at hydrothermal vents in a process called chemosynthesis. — Eva Botkin-kowacki, The Christian Science Monitor, "NASA eyes the ocean: How the deep sea could unlock outer space," 23 Aug. 2019 These chimney-like structures allow tube worms, clams, mussels, and other organisms to survive not via photosynthesis but chemosynthesis, in which microbes convert chemicals released by the vents into energy. — Paul Chesley, National Geographic, "Our oceans are under attack by climate change, overfishing," 21 Mar. 2019

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chemosynthesis

noun

che·mo·syn·the·sis | \ -ˈsin(t)-thə-səs

plural chemosyntheses

: synthesis of organic compounds (as in living cells) by energy derived from inorganic chemical reactions