photosynthate

[ foh-tuh-sin-theyt ]
/ ˌfoʊ təˈsɪn θeɪt /

noun Biochemistry.

a compound formed by photosynthesis.

Origin of photosynthate

First recorded in 1910–15; photosynth(esis) + -ate2

British Dictionary definitions for photosynthate

photosynthate
/ (ˌfəʊtəʊˈsɪnˌθeɪt) /

noun

any substance synthesized in photosynthesis, esp a sugar

Medical definitions for photosynthate

photosynthate
[ fō′tō-sĭnthāt ]

n.

A chemical product of photosynthesis.