autotroph

/ˈɔːtə(ʊ)tɹəʊf/ · noun

Meaning

Any organism that can synthesize its food from inorganic substances, using heat or light as a source of energy.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

autophyte(English)autophytic plant(English)autotrophic organism(English)facultative(English)autotrophy(English)photoautotroph(English)photolithoautotroph(English)heterotroph(English)organic(English)

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Sources

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