What is another word for photoassimilate?
Pronunciation: [fˌə͡ʊtə͡ʊɐsˈɪmɪlˌe͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Photoassimilate is a term used in plant physiology to refer to the process of photosynthesis, during which carbon dioxide is absorbed and converted into organic compounds. While this term is widely accepted in the scientific community, there are several synonyms that can be used to describe this process. These include carbon fixation, carbon assimilation, and carbon sequestration. Other synonyms include plant productivity, photosynthetic efficiency, and photosynthetic capacity. All of these terms are used to describe the process of converting the energy from sunlight into chemical energy that can be used by plants to grow and thrive.
