CHROMOPLASTID
\kɹˈə͡ʊməplˌastɪd], \kɹˈəʊməplˌastɪd], \k_ɹ_ˈəʊ_m_ə_p_l_ˌa_s_t_ɪ_d]\
Definitions of CHROMOPLASTID
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1. A pigmented plastid, containing chlorophyl, formed in certain protozoans. 2. A colored plastid in plant cells, containing some other pigment than chlorophyl.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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- organized by Continental Congress, October 28, 1779, from earlier more numerous Committee. consisted two members Congress five others and had charge of all naval marine affairs. It was abolished February 7, 1781, upon the creation Secretary Marine.