photosynthesis B2 Topic:Biology & Genetics US /ˌfoʊ.toʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/ UK /ˌfəʊ.təʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/ See IPA manual Meanings 1 noun the process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria use light energy to make energy-rich chemical compounds The leaves used light energy during photosynthesis to build sugars from carbon dioxide and water. Etymology Formed from photo-, meaning light, and synthesis. Topics Biology & Genetics External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # photosynthesis **Type:** Word **Level:** B2 **Part of speech:** noun **IPA (US):** /ˌfoʊ.toʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/ **IPA (UK):** /ˌfəʊ.təʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/ ## Meanings 1. the process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria use light energy to make energy-rich chemical compounds ## Examples - The leaves used light energy during photosynthesis to build sugars from carbon dioxide and water. ## Etymology Formed from photo-, meaning light, and synthesis. ## Topics - Biology & Genetics markdown