CHLOROPHYLL

chlorophyll, chlorophyl

(noun) any of a group of green pigments found in photosynthetic organisms; there are four naturally occurring forms

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

chlorophyll (usually uncountable, plural chlorophylls)

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

Coordinate terms

• anthocyanin, carotenoid, xanthophyll

Source: Wiktionary

Chlo"ro*phyll, n. Etym: [Gr. chlorophylle.] (Bot.)

Definition: Literally, leaf green; a green granular matter formed in the cells of the leaves (and other parts exposed to light) of plants, to which they owe their green color, and through which all ordinary assimilation of plant food takes place. Similar chlorophyll granules have been found in the tissues of the lower animals. [Written also chlorophyl.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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