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chlorophyll

Syllabification: (chlo·ro·phyll)

Pronunciation: /ˈklôrəˌfil/

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Definition of chlorophyll

noun

a green pigment, present in all green plants and in cyanobacteria, responsible for the absorption of light to provide energy for photosynthesis. Its molecule contains a magnesium atom held in a porphyrin ring.