What does chlorophyll mean?
nounA green pigment found in the chloroplasts of plants, algae, and cyanobacteria, essential for photosynthesis. It is responsible for absorbing light most efficiently in the red and blue parts of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Example
"The chlorophyll in the leaves of the plant helped it to undergo photosynthesis and grow."
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