photosynthesis
noun/ˌfoʊtoʊˈsɪnθəsɪs/
Frequency rank: #12,683 most common English word
Meaning
The process by which green plants convert sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into glucose and oxygen.
Example sentence
Plants use sunlight to carry out photosynthesis and produce food from carbon dioxide and water.
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