photosystem en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *bʰeh₂- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *bʰéh₂os Proto-Hellenic *pʰáwos Ancient Greek φᾰ́ος (phắos) Ancient Greek φῶς (phôs) Ancient Greek φωτο- (phōto-)der. English photo- English system English photosystem From photo- + system.
Meanings
- Either of two biochemical systems, active in chloroplasts, that are part of photosynthesis
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| photosystems | Number=Plur | lexicographic |