Meaning & use
chlorophyll
The green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.
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Chlorophyll gives leaves their green color and allows them to capture sunlight.
In autumn, chlorophyll breaks down, revealing the yellow and orange pigments beneath it.
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Chlorophyll is essential to photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert light, water, and carbon dioxide into food.
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