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chlorophyll

Pronunciation: /ˈklɔːrəfɪl, ˈklɒ-/

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Definition of chlorophyll

noun

[mass noun]
  • a green pigment, present in all green plants and in cyanobacteria, which is responsible for the absorption of light to provide energy for photosynthesis.

Derivatives

chlorophyllous

Pronunciation: /-ˈfɪləs/

adjective

Origin:

early 19th century: coined in French from Greek khlōros 'green' + phullon 'leaf'

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Remember that chlorophyll begins with ch-; the ending is -phyll.

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