Environment
photosynthesis
noun
Definition
The process by which plants convert sunlight and CO₂ into energy and oxygen.
In a sentence
“Forests play a critical role in the carbon cycle through photosynthesis.”
Synonyms
carbon fixation
Common collocations
- rate of photosynthesis
- photosynthesis process
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biodiversity
noun
The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat or on Earth.
ecosystem
noun
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
deforestation
noun
The clearing or removal of trees from a forest, typically for agriculture or industry.
conservation
noun
The protection and preservation of the natural environment, species, or resources.