Photoassimilate

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any compound formed by assimilation of others under the action of light; especially such carbohydrates that are formed by photosynthesis
Verb
  1. 1
    To form a compound in this way.

Etymology

From photo- + assimilate.

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