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primary producer

American  

noun

Biology.
  1. any green plant or any of various microorganisms that can convert light energy or chemical energy into organic matter.


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Etymology

Origin of primary producer

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

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Give and Go Prepared Foods Corp, the company listed on the FDA report, is the primary producer for in-store bakery products in North America.

From Salon • Aug. 12, 2025

This bean shortfall meant buyers turned to countries like Vietnam, the primary producer of Robusta beans, that are typically used in instant blends.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2024

California is also the nation’s primary producer of several crops, including almonds, artichokes, olives and walnuts.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2023

The Jets also have big plans for tight end Jeremy Ruckert, a third-rounder from Ohio State who doesn’t need to be the primary producer at the position after New York signed C.J.

From Seattle Times • May 6, 2022

Food chains vary in length, with some food chains having just one or two steps from a primary producer.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2018

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