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allotrophic (adjective), more allotrophic, most allotrophic
A reference to an organism that obtains nourishment from another organism: An allotrophic plant needs an external supply of food with organic carbon because it is not able to synthesize by itself.
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allotrophic lake (s) (noun), allotrophic lakes (pl)
A lake receiving organic materials by drainage from the surrounding land: The allotrophic lake near Jeff's house got its natural substances draining into it from the area of land around it
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