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Autotroph Definition & Meaning

autotroph
noun
  1. plant capable of synthesizing its own food from simple organic substances

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What does autotroph mean?
plant capable of synthesizing its own food from simple organic substances
What part of speech is autotroph?
Autotroph is a noun.

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