How do you pronounce the word chlorophyll?
What does chlorophyll mean?
: the green coloring matter found mainly in the chloroplasts of plants that absorbs energy from sunlight to produce carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water during photosynthesis. chlorophyll. noun.
What is a correct pronunciation?
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