No. 11,007 in French
photosynthèse
Photosynthesis: The process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy, carbon dioxide, and water into glucose and oxygen.
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La photosynthèse est le processus par lequel les plantes produisent leur nourriture.
Photosynthesis is the process by which plants produce their food.
Here, 'photosynthèse' is used as a noun to refer directly to the scientific process.
Nous avons étudié les étapes de la photosynthèse pendant le cours de biologie.
We studied the stages of photosynthesis during biology class.
In this sentence, 'photosynthèse' again serves as a noun, contextualized within educational content.
Les chercheurs utilisent des modèles pour simuler la photosynthèse dans des environnements artificiels.
Researchers use models to simulate photosynthesis in artificial environments.
Here, 'photosynthèse' is mentioned in a scientific and experimental context, referring to attempts to replicate or understand the process.
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