autotrophic organism meaning

UK US /ˌɔtəˈtroʊfɪk ˈɔrɡənɪzəm/ 8 syllables

autotrophic organism (noun): plant capable of synthesizing its own food from simple organic substances.

Definition of autotrophic organism

  1. plant capable of synthesizing its own food from simple organic substances

    Synonyms: autophyte, autophytic plant, autotroph

    Type of: plant

How to pronounce autotrophic organism

autotrophic organism is pronounced /ˌɔtəˈtroʊfɪk ˈɔrɡənɪzəm/ in American English. It has 8 syllables.

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