autotrophic
of or relating to organisms (as green plants) that can make complex organic nutritive compounds from simple inorganic sources by photosynthesis • Syn: autophytic • Ant: heterotrophic • Pertains to noun: autophyte (for: autophytic), autotroph • Derivationally related forms: autophyte (for: autophytic) • Topics: botany, phytology
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