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- [aw-tuh-trof, -trohf]
- /ˈɔ təˌtrɒf, -ˌtroʊf/
- /ˌɒ.təˈtro.fɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [aw-tuh-trof, -trohf]
- /ˈɔ təˌtrɒf, -ˌtroʊf/
Definitions of autotrophic word
- adjective autotrophic (of organisms such as green plants) capable of manufacturing complex organic nutritive compounds from simple inorganic sources such as carbon dioxide, water, and nitrates, using energy from the sun 3
- adjective autotrophic making its own food by photosynthesis, as a green plant does, or by chemosynthesis, as any of certain bacteria do 3
- noun autotrophic any organism capable of self-nourishment by using inorganic materials as a source of nutrients and using photosynthesis or chemosynthesis as a source of energy, as most plants and certain bacteria and protists. 1
- noun autotrophic (biology) Of or pertaining to the production of organic compounds from carbon dioxide as a carbon source, using either light or reactions of inorganic chemical compounds, as a source of energy. 1
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Origin of autotrophic
First appearance:
before 1935 One of the 8% newest English words
1935-40; back formation from autotrophic; see auto-1, trophic
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Parts of speech for Autotrophic
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autotrophic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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