noun

photosynthesis

photosynthesis

Photosynthesis is vital for plant life.

Photosynthesis is vital for plant life.

Plants use photosynthesis to create food.

Plants use photosynthesis to create food.

((subject)) the process of photosynthesis Photosynthesis is a complex process.

Related concepts: respiration, metabolism

From Greek 'phos' (light) + 'synthesis' (putting together). It means 'putting together with light'.

Break it down: PHOTO (light) + SYNTHESIS (to make). It's the process where plants 'make' food using 'light'.

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