anoxygenic photosynthesis

noun

A form of photosynthesis, employed by certain bacteria, in which oxygen is not produced.

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Meanings

nounanoxygenic photosynthesis (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiochemistryA form of photosynthesis, employed by certain bacteria, in which oxygen is not produced.
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