"C₄" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} C₄ (uncountable)
  1. (biochemistry) Designating a type of photosynthesis or carbon fixation, or a plant using such a process. Wikipedia link: C₄ carbon fixation Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Biochemistry

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