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chemosynthesis

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che·​mo·​syn·​the·​sis | \ ˌkē-mō-ˈsin(t)-thə-səs How to pronounce chemosynthesis (audio) \

Definition of chemosynthesis

: synthesis of organic compounds (as in living cells) by energy derived from inorganic chemical reactions
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chemosynthetic \ ˌkē-​mō-​sin-​ˈthe-​tik How to pronounce chemosynthetic (audio) \ adjective

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 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

First Known Use of chemosynthesis

1900, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for chemosynthesis

New Latin

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chemosynthesis

noun
che·​mo·​syn·​the·​sis | \ -ˈsin(t)-thə-səs How to pronounce chemosynthesis (audio) \
plural chemosyntheses

Medical Definition of chemosynthesis

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

Other Words from chemosynthesis

chemosynthetic \ -​sin-​ˈthet-​ik How to pronounce chemosynthetic (audio) \ adjective

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