photoassimilate
English
Etymology
photo- + assimilate
Noun
photoassimilate (plural photoassimilates)
- (biochemistry) Any compound formed by assimilation of others under the action of light; especially such carbohydrates that are formed by photosynthesis
Related terms
- photoassimilation
- photoassimilatory
Verb
photoassimilate (third-person singular simple present photoassimilates, present participle photoassimilating, simple past and past participle photoassimilated)
- To form a compound in this way.