Chlorophyl

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. The green coloring matter of plants; also, the substance within the mass of protoplasm which is colored by this matter.
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  • noun. any of a group of green pigments found in photosynthetic organisms; there are four naturally occurring forms
    • Word Usage
    "This coloring matter is called chlorophyl or leaf green."
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    pigment  
    Hyponym
    Words that are more specific
    chlorofucin  chlorophyll a  chlorophyll b  chlorophyll c  chlorophyll d  
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    aleurone  angustifolia  bandoline  bluing  coralline  
    suggests
    chlorophyll  
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