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chlorophyl

DEFINITIONS OF: chlorophyl

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n any of a group of green pigments found in photosynthetic organisms; there are four naturally occurring forms

Synonyms:
chlorophyll
Types:
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chlorophyll a
a blue-black plant pigment having a blue-green alcohol solution; found in all higher plants
chlorophyll b
a dark-green plant pigment having a brilliant green alcohol solution; generally characteristic of higher plants
chlorofucin, chlorophyll c
the chlorophyll present in brown algae, diatoms, and flagellates
chlorophyll d
the chlorophyll found (together with chlorophyll a) in red algae
Type of:
pigment
dry coloring material (especially a powder to be mixed with a liquid to produce paint, etc.)
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