word
chemosynthesis
kee-moh-SIN-theh-sis
ˌkiːmoʊˈsɪnθɪsɪsListen
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Syllable breakdown
chemosynthesis
Dictionary meaning
The production of organic compounds using chemical energy rather than sunlight.
Examples
- Deep-sea hydrothermal vent communities rely on chemosynthesis for energy.
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