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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

chemosynthetic

/tɛməʊˌsɪnθɛtɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does chemosynthetic mean?

adjective

Producing its own food using chemical energy, typically from inorganic compounds, rather than sunlight.

Example

"The chemosynthetic bacteria thrive in the hot springs."

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