autotrophic meaning
UK US /ˌɔtəˈtroʊfɪk/ 4 syllables
autotrophic (adjective): of or relating to organisms (as green plants) that can make complex organic nutritive compounds from simple inorganic sources by photosynthesis.
Definition of autotrophic
- of or relating to organisms (as green plants) that can make complex organic nutritive compounds from simple inorganic sources by photosynthesis
Synonyms: autophytic
Opposite: heterotrophic
Related forms: autotroph
How to pronounce autotrophic
autotrophic is pronounced /ˌɔtəˈtroʊfɪk/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.
Scrabble score: 18 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with AU · words ending in IC · 11-letter words
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