Autotrophy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Autotrophy is a noun meaning (biology) The synthesis of food from inorganic substances, using heat or light as a source of energy.
Meaning
(biology) The synthesis of food from inorganic substances, using heat or light as a source of energy.
Word Forms
- autotrophies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include autotroph, phototrophy, photoautotroph, photoautotrophism, lithoautotrophy, autotrophism.
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