The process of conversion of water and carbon dioxide to carbohydrates. It takes place in the presence of chlorophyll and is activated by sunlight. During the process oxygen is released. Only plants and a limited number of microrganisms can perform photosynthesis.
PHOTOSYNTHESIS
Meaning of PHOTOSYNTHESIS in English
Environmental engineering English vocabulary. Английский словарь экологического инжиниринга. 2012