noun
- plural of photosynthesis; processes by which plants, algae, and some bacteria use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce oxygen and energy-rich organic compounds
Usage: technical/scientific; plural form
Examples
- Different photosyntheses occur in various plant species depending on their environment.
- The study compared photosyntheses in C3 and C4 plants.
- Photosyntheses in aquatic organisms differ from those in terrestrial plants.
- Scientists measured the rates of photosyntheses under different light conditions.
- Multiple photosyntheses pathways evolved to help plants adapt to their habitats.