phaeophyl

/feɪəˈɒfɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A photosynthetic pigment found in certain algae and protozoa that is similar to chlorophyll but absorbs light maximally at longer wavelengths.

“Researchers studied the unique properties of phaeophyl in various aquatic organisms.”

Synonyms

  • chlorophyll
  • phaeopigment

Antonyms

  • non-photosynthetic