photophosphorylation

[ foh-tuh-fos-fer-uh-ley-shuh n ]
/ ˌfoʊ təˌfɒs fər əˈleɪ ʃən /

noun Biochemistry.

phosphorylation that utilizes light as a source of energy, as in the formation of ATP from ADP and phosphorus during photosynthesis.

Origin of photophosphorylation

1955–60; photo- + phosphorylation