ALL meanings of chemosynthesis
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C c - noun chemosynthesis the formation of organic material by certain bacteria using energy derived from simple chemical reactions 3
- noun chemosynthesis the synthesis by certain bacteria of organic compounds from carbon dioxide and water by the use of energy obtained by the oxidation of certain chemicals, as hydrogen sulfide or ammonia 3
- noun chemosynthesis the synthesis of organic compounds within an organism, with chemical reactions providing the energy source. 1
- noun chemosynthesis The synthesis of organic compounds by bacteria or other living organisms using energy derived from reactions involving inorganic chemicals, typically in the absence of sunlight. 1
- noun chemosynthesis the production of carbohydrates and other compounds from simple compounds such as carbon dioxide, using the oxidation of chemical nutrients as a source of energy rather than sunlight; it is limited to certain bacteria and fungi. 0