The utilization of inorganic compounds or ions to obtain reducing equivalents and energy. ... Origin: chemo-+ G. Lithos, stone, mineral, + trophe, nourishment ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: kē′mō-lith′ō-trōf-ē Definitions: 1. The use of inorganic compounds or ions to obtain reducing equivalents and energy.
chemolithotrophic, chemolithotroph, chemolithotrophy A reference to organisms that obtain energy from oxidation/reduction reactions and use inorganic electron donors.