Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
photosynthesis
noun
/ˌfoʊtəʊˈsɪnθəsɪs/
Definition
The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.
Examples
- Plants rely on photosynthesis to produce their own food.
- During photosynthesis, carbon dioxide and water are converted into glucose and oxygen.
Meaning
Photosynthesis is how plants turn light energy into chemical energy.
Synonyms
- None; it is a unique biological process.
