Word: chemosynthesis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: che
mo
syn
the
sis
Definition: the production of carbohydrates and other compounds from simple compounds such as carbon dioxide, using the oxidation of chemical nutrients as a source of energy rather than sunlight; it is limited to certain bacteria and fungi
Morphemes:
Affix: chemo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to or using chemicals or chemistry.
Affix: synthesis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The reaction of elements or compounds to form more complex compounds.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: συν-
Language: grc
Decoded: sun-
Meaning: together
Affix: τίθημι
Language: grc
Decoded: tithemi
Meaning: set, place