# photosynthesis vs photosynthetic

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### photosynthesis
*noun · IPA /ˌfəʊ.təʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/ · frequency rank #27,962*
Any process by which plants and other photoautotrophs convert light energy into chemical energy.

### photosynthetic
*adjective · frequency rank #45,585*
Of, relating to, or employing photosynthesis.

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