photosynthesis

The process by which green plants and some organisms use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

• photosynthetic/ˌfoʊtəsɪnˈθɛtɪk/(adj)光合的
• photosynthesize(v)进行光合作用

• rate of photosynthesis
• photosynthesis occurs
• photosynthesis process
• artificial photosynthesis

1. 1.Photosynthesis converts solar energy into chemical energy, forming the base of nearly all food chains on Earth. (biological process)
2. 2.Researchers are developing artificial photosynthesis systems that could produce clean fuel from sunlight and water. (bio-inspired technology)

• carbon fixation (the specific step of incorporating CO₂)
• autotrophy— self-feeding, broader concept

from Greek "phos" (light) + "synthesis" (putting together) — putting things together using light