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∙ 13y agoPhotosynthesis.
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∙ 13y agoIt is a Greek word. It is made up of the words φως (phos, meaning light) and σύνθεσις (synthesis, meaning putting things together in order to make something). Therefore the meaning is "using light to make something" (energy to grow, etc) Save
The term "photosynthesis" combines the prefixes photo (meaning light) and syn (meaning together). This accurately reflects the process, as photosynthesis is a biochemical reaction that uses light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose, releasing oxygen as a byproduct. It symbolizes the coming together of light and chemical reactions in plants to produce energy.
from the Greek 'phos' meaning light
photo is from phos φώς ΦΩΣ=light
The word "photosynthesis" originates from Greek words: "photo" meaning light and "synthesis" meaning putting together. Together, the word describes the process by which plants and some microorganisms convert light energy into chemical energy to produce their own food.
Photosynthesis is based on the two Greek words "photo" meaning light and "synthesis" meaning putting together. This process involves using light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen through a series of chemical reactions in plants.
It is a Greek word. It is made up of the words φως (phos, meaning light) and σύνθεσις (synthesis, meaning putting things together in order to make something). Therefore the meaning is "using light to make something" (energy to grow, etc) Save
The word "photography" is derived from the Greek roots "photos" (light) and "graphos" (writing or drawing).
From Greek, meaning painting with light
photo- comes from a Greek for light.
It is a Greek word. It is made up of the words φως (phos, meaning light) and σύνθεσις (synthesis, meaning putting things together in order to make something). Therefore the meaning is "using light to make something" (energy to grow, etc) Save
ΦΩΣ φώς (phos) E.g. 'photography' = light-writing.