heterotrophic meaning
UK US /ˌhɛtɚəˈtrɑfɪk/ 5 syllables
heterotrophic (adjective): requiring organic compounds of carbon and nitrogen for nourishment.
Definition of heterotrophic
- requiring organic compounds of carbon and nitrogen for nourishment
- most animals are heterotrophic
Opposite: autotrophic
How to pronounce heterotrophic
heterotrophic is pronounced /ˌhɛtɚəˈtrɑfɪk/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the fourth syllable.
Words that rhyme with heterotrophic
Scrabble score: 23 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with HE · words ending in IC · 13-letter words
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