word
chlorophyll
KLOR-uh-fil
ˈklɔːrəfɪlListen
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Syllable breakdown
chlorophyll
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Dictionary meaning
The green pigment in plants that captures light energy for photosynthesis.
History and origin
Greek — 'khloros' (green) + 'phyllon' (leaf).
Examples
- In autumn, as chlorophyll breaks down, the hidden yellow and orange pigments in leaves are revealed.
Common mispronunciations
kluh-ROH-filKLOR-oh-fill
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