About The Word Chlorophyll
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Chlorophyll
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What's The Definition Of Chlorophyll?
[n] any of a group of green pigments found in photosynthetic organisms
Synonyms | Synonyms for Chlorophyll: chlorophyl Related Terms | Find terms related to Chlorophyll: See Also | chlorophyll a | chlorophyll b | pigment Chlorophyll In Webster's Dictionary \Chlo"ro*phyll\, n. [Gr. ? light green + ? leaf: cf.
F. chlorophylle.] (Bot.)
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}.]
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