chemosynthesis

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Synonyms: chemosynthetic, thermosynthesis

Antonyms: chemosynthetic, thermosynthesis

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Noun

1. The [[production]] of [[carbohydrate]]s and other [[compound]]s from [[simple]] compounds such as [[carbon dioxide]], using the [[oxidation]] of [[chemical]] [[nutrient]]s as a [[source]] of [[energy]] rather than [[sunlight]]; it is limited to certain [[bacteria]] and [[fungi]].

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