anoxygenic

English

Etymology

From an- +‎ oxygenic.

Adjective

anoxygenic (not comparable)

  1. (biochemistry) That does not involve the production of oxygen

Usage notes

  • Used especially to describe certain forms of bacterial photosynthesis.

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