Term Name: | energy derivation by oxidation of reduced inorganic compounds |
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Synonyms: | chemolithotrophie, chemolithotrophy, lithotrophy |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways by which a cell derives energy from inorganic compounds; results in the oxidation of the compounds from which energy is released. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0015975] QuickGO AmiGO |