How do you pronounce photosynthesis?

photosynthesis is pronounced as ˌfoʊ.t̬oʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs.

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photosynthesis

🌱photosynthesis

noun

ˌfoʊ.t̬oʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs

photosensitivity photosynthetic efficiency

photosynthesis synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison

Meaning

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.

The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the aid of chlorophyll pigments.

Example Sentences

Plants depend on photosynthesis for survival.

Photosynthesis allows plants to convert sunlight into energy.

Photosynthesis is essential for plant growth and oxygen production.

Synonyms

light reaction, energy conversion, plant synthesis, photosynthetic process, solar energy conversion, plant metabolism, chlorophyll process, carbon fixation

Entry 1

light reaction, energy conversion, plant synthesis

Entry 2

photosynthetic process, solar energy conversion

Entry 3

plant metabolism, chlorophyll process, carbon fixation

Antonyms

decomposition, respiration, consumption, nutrient deprivation

Entry 1

decomposition, respiration, consumption

Entry 2

decomposition, respiration

Entry 3

respiration, decomposition, nutrient deprivation

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