Pertaining to a chemoorganotroph. ... Synonym: chemoheterotrophic. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: kē′mō-ōr′gă-nō-trof′ik Definitions: 1. Pertaining to a chemoorganotroph. Synonyms: chemoheterotrophic
chemoorganotrophic, chemoorganotroph 1. Used of organisms that obtain energy from oxidation/reduction reactions and use organic electron donors; chemoheterotrophic.2. An organism that depends on organic chemicals for its energy and carbon.