chlorophyll

chlorophyll

CEFR: C1-C2 /chloro-phyll/ [k.l.ao1.r.ah0.f.ih0.l]

Chlorophyll is a green substance in plants which enables them to use the energy from sunlight in order to grow.

Example Sentences:
Chlorophyll is located in a plant’s chloroplasts, which are tiny structures in a plant’s cells. This is where photosynthesis takes place. Phytoplankton, the microscopic floating plants that form the basis of the entire marine food web, contain chlorophyll, which is why high phytoplankton concentrations can make water look green.