photosynthesis

a of or relating to organisms (as green plants) that can make complex organic nutritive compounds from simple inorganic sources by photosynthesis

United States chemist noted for discovering the series of chemical reactions in photosynthesis (1911-) n

in plants that carry out photosynthesis

n the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants n (architecture) leaf-like architectural ornament

plural of foliage n the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants n (architecture) leaf-like architectural ornament