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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

autotrophs

/ɔːtəˈtrɒfs/ noun · British & US
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What does autotrophs mean?

noun

Organisms that produce their own food using light, water, carbon dioxide, or chemicals, such as plants and some bacteria.

Example

"Autotrophs like plants and algae are essential for the food chain, producing oxygen and organic compounds through photosynthesis."

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