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Noun: photosynthesis  ,fow-tow'sin-thi-sis
  1. Synthesis of compounds with the aid of radiant energy (especially in plants)
    "Photosynthesis allows plants to convert sunlight into chemical energy"

Type of: chemical action, chemical change, chemical process

Encyclopedia: Photosynthesis