Crossword clues for chlorophyl
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Chlorophyll \Chlo"ro*phyll\, n. [Gr. chlwro`s light green + fy`llon leaf: cf. F. chlorophylle.]
(Bot.) Literally, leaf green; a green granular matter formed in the cells of the leaves (and other parts exposed to light) of plants, to which they owe their green color, and through which all ordinary assimilation of plant food takes place. Similar chlorophyll granules have been found in the tissues of the lower animals. [Written also chlorophyl.]
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any of a group of green pigments found in photosynthetic organisms. Chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b are found in higher plants and green algae; chlorophyll c is found in certain types of marine algae. Chemically, it has a porphyrin ring with a magnesium ion bound to the four central nitrogens, and has a phytyl side chain. It is essential for photosynthesis in most plants. Chlorophyll a has formula C55H72N4O5Mg.
Syn: chlorophyll.
Wiktionary
n. (alternative form of chlorophyll English)
WordNet
n. any of a group of green pigments found in photosynthetic organisms [syn: chlorophyll]
Usage examples of "chlorophyl".
He broached the subject when he was running a test on the artificial chlorophyl in the ATREG.
That isn't chlorophyl you see, and indications are that the biochemistry differs from ours in more fundamental ways still.
It seemed to leap up and tickle Ethrian’s soul with joyful chlorophyl fingers.
Also, gum, resin, chlorophyl, fixed oil, lignin, salts of lime and potassium, with ferric oxide.