autotrophy
noun
au·to·tro·phy
ˈȯt-ə-ˌtrō-fē 
ȯ-ˈtä-trə-fē
ȯ-ˈtä-trə-fē
plural autotrophies
: the condition of being autotrophic
also
: the process by which an autotrophic organism obtains energy from carbon dioxide or carbonates and inorganic substances
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“Autotrophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/autotrophy. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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