Photosynthesize
(verb)
To produce food or other organic compounds using light energy.
Origin:
From the greek "phōs" meaning light and "synthēsis" meaning putting together.
Examples:
- Plants photosynthesize in order to create energy.
- The algae in the pond are able to photosynthesize even in the absence of sunlight.
- Scientists are studying how to photosynthesize in order to generate biofuel.
- The process of photosynthesis is crucial for the survival of plants and other organisms.
- Photosynthesizing organisms are able to convert light energy into chemical energy.