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Meaning of word autotrophic from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

autotrophic   adjective

Meaning : Of or relating to organisms (as green plants) that can make complex organic nutritive compounds from simple inorganic sources by photosynthesis.

Synonyms : autophytic

Requiring organic compounds of carbon and nitrogen for nourishment.

Most animals are heterotrophic.
heterotrophic