ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Chlorophyll

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈklɔː.ɹə.fɪl/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Chlorophyll is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any of a group of green pigments that are found in the chloroplasts of plants and in other photosynthetic organisms such as cyanobacteria.

Meaning

(biochemistry) Any of a group of green pigments that are found in the chloroplasts of plants and in other photosynthetic organisms such as cyanobacteria.

Word Forms

Synonyms for chlorophyll

Depending on context, synonyms include chlorophyl.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include chlorophyl, harvesting, leaf-green, chlorophyllide, chlorophyllin, chrysophyll.

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