Meanings
nounprimary producer (plural primary producers)
plural primary producers
- A person or organization producing basic agricultural commodities, such as a farmer or cattle producer.
- biologyAn autotrophic organism producing complex organic matter, using photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.
Synonyms & antonyms
Translations
Finnish tuottaja, autotrofi
- tuottajabiology: type of organization
- autotrofibiology: type of organization
- alkutuottajaproducer of basic agricultural commodities
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APA
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“primary producer.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/primary%20producer. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
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