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autotrophism Definition


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autotrophism
noun
    1. biol.
      The ability to manufacture complex organic compounds from simple inorganic molecules obtained from the environment, as occurs in green plants and certain bacteria.
Derivative: autotrophic
adj
Etymology: 1930s: from Greek trophe food.



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