English dictionary

autotrophic

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

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

adj.pert

Synonyms autophytic

Antonyms heterotrophic

Source: WordNet 3.0
Capable of self- nourishment; -- said of all plants in which photosynthetic activity takes place, as opposed to parasitism or saprophytism.

adjective

Source: webster1913