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photosynthesis

/ˌfoʊtoʊˈsɪnθəsɪs/

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1 · noun

the process by which plants use light to make food

光合作用

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Plants use sunlight to produce sugars through photosynthesis.
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植物通过光合作用利用阳光制造糖分。
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