Chlorophyll
Pronunciation: /ˈklɔːrəfɪl/
Chlorophyll (noun)
- A green substance in plants and algae that absorbs light energy for making food during photosynthesis.
- A group of related molecules that capture specific wavelengths of light to start the chemical reactions of photosynthesis.
Examples
- Chlorophyll gives leaves their plant green pigment color.
- Leaves look darker when chlorophyll increases in the plant.