Lithotroph
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lithotroph is a noun meaning (biochemistry) An organism that obtains its energy from inorganic compounds (such as ammonia) by means of electron transfer.
Meaning
(biochemistry) An organism that obtains its energy from inorganic compounds (such as ammonia) by means of electron transfer.
Word Forms
- lithotrophs
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lithoheterotroph, photolithotroph, lithoautotroph, lithoautotrophy, organotroph, chemolithoautotroph.
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