chemolithotrophic

chemolithotrophic

 [ke″mo-lith´o-trōf´ik] deriving energy from the oxidation of reduced inorganic compounds such as ferrous iron, ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, or hydrogen; said of bacteria.

che·mo·au·to·tro·phic

(kē'mō-aw-tō-trof'ik), Pertaining to a chemoautotroph. Synonym(s): chemolithotrophic

che·mo·au·to·tro·phic

(kē'mō-aw-tō-trō'fik) Pertaining to a chemoautotroph.
Synonym(s): chemolithotrophic.