Meaning of the word chlorophyll in English
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chlorophyll
US /ˈklɔːr.ə.fɪl/
UK /ˈklɔːr.ə.fɪl/
Noun
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a green pigment, present in all green plants and in cyanobacteria, responsible for the absorption of light to provide energy for photosynthesis.
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The leaves get their green color from chlorophyll.
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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create food, with the help of chlorophyll.
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