word
chlorophyll
KLOR-oh-fil
ˈklɒrəfɪlListen
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Syllable breakdown
chlorophyll
Dictionary meaning
The green pigment found in the chloroplasts of plants and algae that absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis; essential for converting carbon dioxide and water into glucose; responsible for the green colour of plants.
History and origin
Greek — chloros (green) + phyllon (leaf).
Common mispronunciations
KLOR-oh-fillkloh-ROF-il
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