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photo-respiration

pho·to-res·pi·ra·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [foh-toh res-puh-rey-shuh n]
    • /ˈfoʊ toʊ ˌrɛs pəˈreɪ ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [foh-toh res-puh-rey-shuh n]
    • /ˈfoʊ toʊ ˌrɛs pəˈreɪ ʃən/

Definition of photo-respiration word

  • noun photo-respiration the oxidation of carbohydrates in many higher plants in which they get oxygen from light and then release carbon dioxide, somewhat different from photosynthesis. 1

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Parts of speech for Photo-respiration

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adverb
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preposition
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photo-respiration popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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