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CHLOROPHYLL

\klˌɔːɹə͡ʊfˈɪl], \klˌɔːɹə‍ʊfˈɪl], \k_l_ˌɔː_ɹ_əʊ_f_ˈɪ_l]\

Definitions of CHLOROPHYLL

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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any of a group of green pigments found in photosynthetic organisms

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

any of a group of green pigments found in photosynthetic organisms

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Porphyrin derivatives containing magnesium that act to convert light energy in photosynthetic organisms.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

The colouring matter in plants, especially in their leaves.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

The green colouring matter found in plants and in some animals.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

Fecula, green.

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
By Robley Dunglison

The green coloring matter in the leaves of plants. [Gr.]

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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