oxygenic

/ɒksɪˈdʒɛnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or producing oxygen, especially in the context of photosynthesis in certain types of algae and cyanobacteria.

“The oxygenic photosynthesis process in cyanobacteria is crucial for Earth’s atmosphere.”

2. noun

An organism or process that produces oxygen, especially through oxygenic photosynthesis.

“Some scientists studied oxygenic organisms in the lake ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • oxygen-producing
  • photosynthetic

Antonyms

  • anaerobic
  • anoxic