phototrophic

[US]/[ˈfəʊ.təʊ.trɒ.pɪk]/
[UK]/[ˈfoʊ.toʊ.trɒ.pɪk]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.An organism that is phototrophic.
adj.Relating to or dependent on photosynthesis; utilizing light as a source of energy.; Of or relating to organisms that can synthesize their own food from light.

Phrases & Collocations

phototrophic organisms

being phototrophic

phototrophic algae

phototrophically active

phototrophic bacteria

are phototrophic

phototrophic process

highly phototrophic

phototrophic lifestyle

Example Sentences

many algae are phototrophic, using sunlight to produce energy.

the phototrophic bacteria thrived in the nutrient-rich environment.

understanding phototrophic organisms is crucial for biofuel research.

cyanobacteria are well-known phototrophic prokaryotes.

the phototrophic lifestyle allows them to survive in harsh conditions.

researchers are investigating phototrophic pathways in various plants.

some phototrophic microbes contribute to oxygen production in oceans.

the phototrophic process converts light into chemical energy.

we studied the phototrophic efficiency of different algal species.

the phototrophic nature of these organisms makes them valuable for bioremediation.

the team analyzed the phototrophic pigments present in the sample.

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