Chemosynthesis Definition
kēmō-sĭnthĭ-sĭs, kĕmō-
noun
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.
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Chemosynthesis
Noun
Singular:
chemosynthesis
Plural:
chemosynthesesOrigin of Chemosynthesis
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chemo- + synthesis
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