chlorophyll

noun

chlo·ro·phyll ˈklȯr-ə-ˌfil How to pronounce chlorophyll (audio)

-fəl

: the green photosynthetic pigment found chiefly in the chloroplasts of plants and occurring especially as a blue-black ester C₅₅H₇₂MgN₄O₅ or a dark green ester C₅₅H₇₀MgN₄O₆

called also respectively chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b

: a waxy green chlorophyll-containing substance extracted from green plants and used as a coloring agent or deodorant

chlorophyllous

ˌklȯr-ə-ˈfi-ləs How to pronounce chlorophyll (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web But production of chlorophyll isn’t the same year round.

Shanti Lerner, The Arizona Republic, 16 Sep. 2022 Chlorophyll, which is the chemical that gives many trees their green pigment, absorbs sunlight, but as days shorten, chlorophyll production stops and trees begin to stop.

Claire Rafford, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Sep. 2022 That's when the green pigment known as chlorophyll fades, allowing all the beautiful reds, oranges, and yellows to show.

Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2022 As the amount of daylight decreases and temperatures drop, trees slow their production of chlorophyll, which gives leaves their green color.

Chelsey Lewis, Journal Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2022 Pistachios contain a unique makeup of powerful antioxidant compounds, including tocopherols, phylloquinone, carotenoids, chlorophyll and flavonoids.

Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Cdn, Nasm-cpt, Good Housekeeping, 16 June 2022 Any perishable fruit or vegetable that is not cooled within a few hours of harvest will have already burned through much of its bounty of complex sugars, chlorophyll, Vitamin C, and other nutrients.

Nicola Twilley, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2022 These colorways encourage photosynthesis in plants and chlorophyll absorption.

Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 8 Aug. 2022 These waters are richer in chlorophyll, allowing plankton to bloom, which also draws in bait fish.

Katie Hunt, CNN, 28 July 2022 See More

单词	chlorophyll
释义	chlorophyll noun chlo·ro·phyll ˈklȯr-ə-ˌfil -fəl 1 : the green photosynthetic pigment found chiefly in the chloroplasts of plants and occurring especially as a blue-black ester C₅₅H₇₂MgN₄O₅ or a dark green ester C₅₅H₇₀MgN₄O₆ called also respectively chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b 2 : a waxy green chlorophyll-containing substance extracted from green plants and used as a coloring agent or deodorant chlorophyllous ˌklȯr-ə-ˈfi-ləs adjective Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web But production of chlorophyll isn’t the same year round. Shanti Lerner, The Arizona Republic, 16 Sep. 2022 Chlorophyll, which is the chemical that gives many trees their green pigment, absorbs sunlight, but as days shorten, chlorophyll production stops and trees begin to stop. Claire Rafford, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Sep. 2022 That's when the green pigment known as chlorophyll fades, allowing all the beautiful reds, oranges, and yellows to show. Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2022 As the amount of daylight decreases and temperatures drop, trees slow their production of chlorophyll, which gives leaves their green color. Chelsey Lewis, Journal Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2022 Pistachios contain a unique makeup of powerful antioxidant compounds, including tocopherols, phylloquinone, carotenoids, chlorophyll and flavonoids. Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Cdn, Nasm-cpt, Good Housekeeping, 16 June 2022 Any perishable fruit or vegetable that is not cooled within a few hours of harvest will have already burned through much of its bounty of complex sugars, chlorophyll, Vitamin C, and other nutrients. Nicola Twilley, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2022 These colorways encourage photosynthesis in plants and chlorophyll absorption. Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 8 Aug. 2022 These waters are richer in chlorophyll, allowing plankton to bloom, which also draws in bait fish. Katie Hunt, CNN, 28 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology French chlorophylle, from chlor- + Greek phyllon leaf — more at blade First Known Use 1819, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition chlorophyll noun chlo·ro·phyll ˈklȯr-ə-ˌfil : the green coloring matter found mainly in the chloroplasts of plants that absorbs energy from sunlight to produce carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water during photosynthesis Medical Definition chlorophyll noun chlo·ro·phyll ˈklōr-ə-ˌfil, ˈklȯr-, -fəl 1 : the green photosynthetic coloring matter of plants found in chloroplasts and made up chiefly of a blue-black ester C₅₅H₇₂MgN₄O₅ and a dark green ester C₅₅H₇₀MgN₄O₆ called also respectively chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b 2 : a waxy green chlorophyll-containing substance extracted from green plants and used as a coloring agent or deodorant
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chlorophyll

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