Meaning & use
photosynthesis
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The process in which plants, algae, and some bacteria use light energy to make sugars.
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The leaves use light for photosynthesis.
During photosynthesis, the pond plants release oxygen into the water.
A note on using this word
In plants, photosynthesis uses carbon dioxide and water to build sugars and releases oxygen. The light energy becomes chemical energy.
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