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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

autotrophic

/ɔːtəʊˈtrɒfɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does autotrophic mean?

adjective

Relating to or obtaining nutrition from inorganic substances, such as carbon dioxide and water, rather than from organic matter.

Example

"The autotrophic bacteria in the soil helped to break down the organic waste."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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