adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Relating to the creation, organization, and nutrition of living organs or parts not-comparable
2. 2
   (of bacteria) That can obtain metabolic energy from the oxidation of organic compounds not-comparable

Etymology

From organo- + -trophic.

Related phrases

organic compound

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