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Chemosynthesis
The process whereby chemical energy is used to synthesise organic compounds from inorganic compounds, e.g., the oxidation of ammonia to nitrite by nitrifying bacteria.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Natural environment
- Category: Coral reefs
- Organization: NOAA
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