chemolithotrophic

Adjective

Meaning

chemolithotrophic (comparative more chemolithotrophic, superlative most chemolithotrophic)

(biology) Describing an organism that derives its energy from the oxidation of inorganic materials.

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Synonyms

autotroph autotrophic

Related terms

-ic -troph chemolithotroph chemolithotrophy lithotroph chemotrophic

Close letter words and terms

chemolitholysis chemolithoorganotrophic chemolithotroph chemolithotrophically chemolithotrophy chemoluminescence