Meaning

2 senses
  1. Any process by which plants and other photoautotrophs convert light energy into chemical energy.

    (uncountable, usually)Principally, oxygenic photosynthesis, any process by which plants and algae convert water and carbon dioxide into carbohydrates and waste oxygen using solar energy.

    Photosynthese

    фотоси́нтезfotosíntɛz

    фотоси́нтезfotosýntez

  2. (uncountable, usually)Also, nonoxygenic photosynthesis, used by purple and green bacteria, heliobacteria, and acidobacteria.

More definitions
  • synthesis of compounds with the aid of radiant energy (especially in plants)

Examples

9 sentences
  1. Do all plants carry out photosynthesis?

    ruВсе ли растения осуществляют фотосинтез?

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  2. The organism was found to be capable of photosynthesis.

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  3. Plants rely on photosynthesis to convert light into energy.

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  4. It's good to keep some leaves on the ivy for photosynthesis.

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  5. Plants need to be in a well-lit place to undergo photosynthesis.

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