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Medical Definition of Chemolithotrophy
1. The utilization of inorganic compounds or ions to obtain reducing equivalents and energy. Origin: chemo-+ G. Lithos, stone, mineral, + trophe, nourishment (05 Mar 2000)
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1. The utilization of inorganic compounds or ions to obtain reducing equivalents and energy. Origin: chemo-+ G. Lithos, stone, mineral, + trophe, nourishment (05 Mar 2000)