CHEMOSYNTHESIS

14 letters 27 Scrabble points

Definition of CHEMOSYNTHESIS

noun
  1. The production of carbohydrates and other compounds from simple compounds such as carbon dioxide, using the oxidation of chemical nutrients as a source of energy rather than sunlight; it is limited to certain bacteria and fungi

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters C H E M O S Y N T H E S I S
Length 14 letters
Scrabble Score 27 points