photosynthesis

Word parts

photo- + synthesis

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌfəʊ.təʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌfoʊtoʊˈsɪnθəsɪs/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular photosynthesis

Plural none

1. (biology) Photosynthesis is the way that most plants and some other living things make their food using sunlight.