Definitions

1. noun

a green pigment found in plants, algae, and cyanobacteria that plays a crucial role in photosynthesis.

“Chlorophyll helps plants convert sunlight into energy.”

2. noun

a greenish-yellow powder obtained from plants, used in the manufacture of dyes and as a pigment in paints.

“Chlorophyll is used in the production of green paint.”

3. verb

to produce chlorophyll, typically as a result of exposure to sunlight.

“The young seedlings began to chlorophyll as soon as they received direct sunlight.”