# photoheterotrophy

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The generation of biological energy from light, together with organic compounds and / or carbon dioxide

## Etymology
From photo- + heterotrophy.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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