word | photosynthesis |
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definition | The process by which green plants use light to produce organic matter from carbon dioxide and water. |
eg_sentence | Sagebrush survives in harsh climates because it's capable of carrying on photosynthesis at very low temperatures. |
explanation | The Greek roots of photosynthesis combine to produce the basic meaning “to put together with the help of light.” Photosynthesis is what first produced oxygen in the atmosphere billions of years ago, and it's still what keeps it there. Sunlight splits the water molecules (made of hydrogen and oxygen) held in a plant's leaves and releases the oxygen in them into the air. The leftover hydrogen combines with carbon dioxide to produce carbohydrates, which the plant uses as food—as do any animals or humans who might eat the plant |
IPA | ˌfoʊtoʊˈsɪnθəsɪs |
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