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photoautotrophic
adjective pho·to·au·to·tro·phic \ˌfō-tō-ˌȯ-tə-ˈtrō-fik\
Definition of PHOTOAUTOTROPHIC
: autotrophic and utilizing energy from light <green plants are photoautotrophic>
— pho·to·au·to·troph \-ˈȯ-tə-ˌtrȯf\ noun
— pho·to·au·to·tro·phi·cal·ly \-ˌȯ-tə-ˈtrō-fi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of PHOTOAUTOTROPHIC
1943
Medical Dictionary
photoautotrophic
adjective pho·to·au·to·tro·phic \-ˌȯt-ə-ˈtrō-fik\
Medical Definition of PHOTOAUTOTROPHIC
: autotrophic and utilizing energy from light <green plants are photoautotrophic>
—pho·to·au·to·tro·phi·cal·ly \-fi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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