photosynthetic
- a word derived from photosynthesis.
Example Sentences
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Some use compounds such as hydrogen sulfide or methane as fuel, allowing them to thrive in dark environments where photosynthetic life cannot survive.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 26, 2026
At those depths, sunlight cannot penetrate, making it impossible for photosynthetic algae to survive.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 26, 2026
Through such a “mycorrhizal network,” trees can send carbon, nutrients, water and photosynthetic energy to others of their kind, strengthening the webs of interconnection that make for flourishing woodlands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
"These findings may help design efficient artificial photosynthetic systems capable of converting solar energy into chemical fuels, contributing to innovative and sustainable renewable energy solutions."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2025
It has recently been reported that the nucleic acid of chloroplasts is, in fact, homologous with that of certain photosynthetic microorganisms.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
