Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
photosynthesize
verb
/ˌfoʊtəʊˈsɪnθəsaɪz/
Definition
The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll in their cells.
Examples
- Plants photosynthesize to create their own food.
- During the summer, trees photosynthesize more than in winter.
- Algae can photosynthesize even in low-light conditions.
Meaning
To convert light energy into chemical energy, especially in plants, through the absorption of carbon dioxide and water to produce glucose and oxygen.
Synonyms
- produce food
- create energy
- make nourishment
