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Root Words-Unit 9
bio, photo, phil
Term | Definition |
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biology | a science that deals with things that are alive, such as plants and animals; the study of life |
biodegradable | capable of being slowly destroyed and broken down into very small parts by natural processes, bacteria, etc. |
biography | the story of a real person's life written by someone other than that person |
photography | the art, process, or job of taking pictures with a camera; named after the original process that used light to express an image on special paper |
photosynthesis | the process by which a green plant turns water and carbon dioxide into food when the plant is exposed to light |
photon | a tiny particle of light or electromagnetic radiation |
Philadelphia | a US city founded by William Penn, a Quaker who believed in peace |
philanthropist | a wealthy person who gives money and time to help make life better for other people |
philosophy | the study of ideas about knowledge, truth, the nature and meaning of life; your personal beliefs or opinions related to life |
bibliophile | a person who loves or collects books |