biosynthesize
Verb
Meaning
biosynthesize (third-person singular simple present biosynthesizes, present participle biosynthesizing, simple past and past participle biosynthesized)
(transitive) To form through biosynthesis
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Examples
Animals cannot biosynthesize B12, and must obtain this cobalt-containing vitamin in their diet.
The beetles share the same cuticle hydrocarbons as the termites and even biosynthesize them.