Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

mixotrophy

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: mixotro-phy
IPA

27

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The derivation of metabolic energy from a combination of photosynthesis and an external energy source.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Mixoplanktons adopt the mixed trophic strategy called mixotrophy."

Etymology

Etymology tree English mixo- Ancient Greek τροφή (trophḗ)der. English -trophy English mixotrophy From mixo- + -trophy.

Usage

Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

mixotroph mixotrophic

Questions

What does mixotrophy mean?: The derivation of metabolic energy from a combination of photosynthesis and an external energy source.
Where does mixotrophy come from?: Etymology tree English mixo- Ancient Greek τροφή (trophḗ)der. English -trophy English mixotrophy From mixo- + -trophy.

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