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Chemosynthesis
For Chemosynthesis we have terms and definitions in 2 topics. The topics are Physical Geography and Science.
Chemosynthesis (Physical Geography) 
Process in which specific autotrophic organisms extract inorganic compounds from their environment and convert them into organic nutrient compounds without the use of sunlight. Also see photosynthesis.
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Chemosynthesis (Science)
The use by organisms of energy from chemical reactions, rather than from light, as in photosynthesis .
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