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chlorophyllthe green pigment found in plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the green pigment found in plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈklɔːrəfɪl/

Korean meaning: 식물의 광합성에 필요한 빛 에너지를 흡수하는 녹색 색소, 엽록소

Korean pronunciation: **클로**러필

Example Sentences

  • Without chlorophyll, plants would be as colorless as my dating life.
  • The scientist studied how chlorophyll levels change during autumn.
  • She added chlorophyll supplements to her smoothie, hoping to become as green and healthy as Shrek.

chlorophyll

NOUN

//ˈklɔːrəfɪl//

the green pigment found in plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis

chlorophyll concept
💡 Concept

the green pigment found in plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis

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chlorophyll rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

As chlorophyll starts to fill, the scientist stands perfectly still.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈklɔːrəfɪl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈklɒrəfɪl/

🌳Etymology

Rootchloro-
Suffix--phyll

Origin

그리스어에서 온 단어로, '녹색'을 의미하는 chloros와 '잎'을 의미하는 phyllon이 합쳐져서 만들어졌습니다. 말 그대로 '녹색 잎'이라는 뜻으로, 식물의 녹색 색소를 완벽하게 표현한 이름입니다.

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🎵Rhyme

fillhillstillwill
fill
hill
still
will

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📝Examples

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Without chlorophyll, plants would be as colorless as my dating life.

The scientist studied how chlorophyll levels change during autumn.

😄 Fun example

She added chlorophyll supplements to her smoothie, hoping to become as green and healthy as Shrek.

The laboratory analyzed the chlorophyll concentration in different plant species.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

green pigmentleaf pigmentphotosynthetic pigment

Antonyms

anthocyanincarotenoid

Related

photosynthesispigmentcarotenoidxanthophyllchromoplastplastid