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chemosynthesis

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chemosynthesis /che·mo·syn·the·sis/ (-sin´thĕ-sis) the building up of chemical compounds under the influence of chemical stimulation, specifically the formation of carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water as a result of energy derived from chemical reactions.chemosynthet´ic
chemosynthesis [ke″mo-sin´thĕ-sis]
the building up of chemical compounds under the influence of chemical stimulation, specifically the formation of carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water as a result of energy derived from chemical reactions. adj., adj chemosynthet´ic.
chemosynthesis
the building up of chemical compounds under the influence of chemical stimulation, specifically the formation of carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water as a result of energy derived from chemical reactions.
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