chlorophyll

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Pronunciation

/ˈklɔr ə fɪl/

Part of Speech

noun

Definition

A light sensitive Mg containing porphyrin of phototrophic organisms that initiates the process of photophosphorylation.

Etymology

Greek, from khloros & phullon

chlorophyll
Accepted term: 13-Jun-2016